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Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 115

Campuses

Studley Campus - Halifax

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,392 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Law

About

Receive 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.

Schulich Law is home to Dalhousie Legal Aid Service - the oldest legal clinical education program in Canada. We also recently launched a Technology and Innovation Law Clinic that assists local tech start-ups. We offer a number of clinical courses, placements in specialized areas, a robust student pro-bono program, and a variety of internships.

Our Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq (IB&M) aims to reduce structural and systemic discrimination by increasing the representation of indigenous Nova Scotian Blacks and Mi'kmaq in the legal profession. Since the IB&M Initiative began in 1989, it has been nationally recognized as a model for diversity in legal education.

The full-time Juris Doctor (JD) program requires three years of study. In your first year, you will have a set curriculum of courses that build the foundation for future studies. In your second and third years, you will get to pursue your specific interests. We offer nearly 200 courses in traditional and emerging areas of the law.

Sample courses:

Environmental Law: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Climate Change
Gender, Sexuality and the Law
International Human Rights Law

Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.

Disciplines

Schulich School of Law

Requirements

Entry Requirements

PhD

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 university of recognized standing.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,392

Application Fee

CAD 115

How to Apply

Your guide to the application process

Applying for graduate studies at Dalhousie is a detailed process. We’ve outlined the steps below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you run into challenges along the way.

Before you start your application please ensure you review and meet your:

Program-specific requirements
Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum admission requirements
Language proficiency scores for international students

Check your application deadline

Your application deadline depends on your citizenship, the term you want to start and, in many cases, the specific program you are applying to. Non-Canadian applicants generally need to apply earlier than Canadian applicants to allow for the processing of study permits.

The table below provides the general application deadlines set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. But be sure to confirm the deadline for your program of choice by visiting the Programs page of our website.

General application deadlines

For September admission:
June 1 (Canadian applicants), April 1 (non-Canadian applicants)

For January admission:
October 31 (Canadian applicants), August 31 (non-Canadian applicants)

For May admission:
Feb. 28 (Canadian applicants), Dec. 31 (non-Canadian applicants)

Complete the online form and pay the application fee

To apply, complete the online application form and pay the $115 application fee. Payment must be received before your application is processed. Methods of payment are included on the online application.

Other steps to consider

In addition to submitting your application form you will need to provide supporting documents and may need to secure a faculty member to work with as a supervisor for your research. Review the list below to determine what else may be required and to learn what to do after submitting your application.