• Dalhousie University offers a Juris Doctor program for a duration of 3 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
  • This program at the Schulich School of Law is a first degree in law that gives students a solid preparation for the practice of law as well as a respect for and participation in public life.
  • Studying law is stimulating, intellectually demanding, and fun. Students will be among other highly motivated students developing advanced communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in legal research and writing.
  • The regular program requires the full-time attendance of students.
  • The first year is entirely compulsory, while the second and third years offer flexible course options to the students.
  • Second and third-year students must complete between 29-31 credit hours, including a major paper writing requirement, each year.
  • The full-time program extends over 3 academic years, from September to May. A student who has failed the work of a year may, subject to the limitations of space, be readmitted, but the program must be completed in 4 academic years.
  • The JD program is designed to train students in those qualities which distinguish the educated lawyer, whether engaged in the practice of law, in government service.
  • Classes are conducted by the case method with emphasis upon discussion between teacher and students, based upon assigned materials and topics that students are expected to have considered in advance.
  • Research and written assignments are required of all students. These may involve substantial time in addition to regular class periods.
  • The Schulich School of Law offers to fund a number of paid summer internships in many different types of organizations in Canada and around the world such as international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, businesses, governments, and charities, etc.
  • Job opportunities after the Juris Doctor are Network Engineer, Application Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 62,105 USD.