Why choose this program?
The Schulich School of Law is known for its vibrant, close-knit and collegial community of faculty, staff, students and alumni. At Schulich Law, we live the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service—of giving back and making the world a better place.
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the Schulich School of Law is your doorway to the legal profession and is the first step towards a diverse and successful career that can take you anywhere in the world.
This program instills a strong foundation of the practice of law, while also encouraging you to tailor your legal education to fit your passions, ambitions, and convictions.
During your degree you will have many opportunities to practice your legal skills by working in our legal aid or technology law clinics, competing in moots, placements in specialized areas, or joining our student pro-bono program.
Careers
Whatever you choose to do, Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law provides you with an excellent grounding in legal theory and practice. Also, you will have many opportunities to gain practical experience that will prepare you to take on any challenge that comes your way.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Course-based: Build your skills and knowledge in this course-based degree that prepares you for professional legal practice.
Internship – Our paid summer internship program gives you an opportunity to work in many different types of organizations both in Canada and around the world. Past participants have worked with international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), not-for-profits (NFP), public sector organizations, and charities.
Combined degrees – Complete your JD and a specialist master's degree at the same time
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
