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Law (JD) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

A first-class legal education that opens doors to many careers. 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.

Faculty: Law  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Visiting Students & Law Certification Programs All applicants to the JD program are required to complete Dal's online application form. Before starting the online form, take a look at JD Admissions to get all the information you need. There are several ways to become part of the Schulich School of Law’s student community: with a Juris Doctor (JD), one of our graduate degrees (LLM & PhD), or as an NCA (National Committee on Accreditation) law certification, transfer, or visiting student. Whichever adventure brings you here, you are guaranteed to receive a first-class legal education that opens doors to many career opportunities, in Canada and around the world. The Juris Doctor (JD) is the degree required to practice common law in Canada. Getting yours at Schulich Law takes you places. Learn more about our program and how to apply. Visiting Students & Law Certification Programs

Domestic applicants: CAD 19,082 a year (2026). 2026-27 Law fee schedule, Law - Undergraduate full-time tuition (term tuition $9,541.08; applies to students taking a minimum of 10 billing hours per term). Excludes incidental, auxiliary and other fees; estimate subject to change. Source

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

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