Juris Doctor (JD) Law (Fredericton) at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

The study of law is a diverse and rewarding path where you will grow your passion and problem solving skills. If you want a future career that takes place in progressive environments where great changes are made every day, choose law. The Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a full-time, three-year program. Offered at the Fredericton campus as the Juris Doctor of Law.

Faculty: Faculty of Law | Duration: three-year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

Graduates pursue: Lawyer, Negotiator, Member of Parliament/Legislative Assembly, Legal Correspondent, Policy Analyst.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 19,223 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Law full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separately on Source

International applicants: CAD 33,507 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Law full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separately on Source

UNB follows a semester system with Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May to August) terms; Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

General application deadline is March 31 for Fall term and November 15 for Winter term; applications for undergraduate scholarships are due March 1. Programs accept fall applications after the deadline while seats remain.

Bachelor of Education, School Years Program and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton): December 1; Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John): January 31; Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences: February 15; Advanced Standing Nursing Program (Moncton): November 15; Bachelor of Social Work: January 31.

The offer of admission must be accepted and the admission deposit paid by May 15.

International applicants: apply before June 1 for Fall (September) term, before October 1 for Winter (January) term and before February 1 for Summer (May to August) term as a guideline; Bachelor of Education (Fredericton and Saint John) December 15; Kinesiology March 31; Nursing February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/admissions/application/

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