Key information
- Duration: Full-time; 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Jan 2027
Overview
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.
Dalhousie University's Juris Doctor in Law programme 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 programme 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 programme.
Possible careers include:
- Practicing in a law firm or government setting
- Working for a non-governmental organization
- Social services
- Law professor or educator
Programme options
Course-based: Build your skills and knowledge in this course-based degree that prepares you for professional legal practice.
Combined degrees – Complete your JD and a specialist master's degree at the same time:
- JD/Master of Health Administration
- JD/Master of Information
- JD/Master of Business Administration
- JD/Master of Public Administration
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements:
- Thesis-based master's degree or its equivalent.
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study.
- Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.
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