È«¹ú̽»¨ Us
The Schulich School of Law is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city with a youthful spirit, rich history, and scenic waterfront. We are a vibrant, collegial, and close-knit community of faculty and students from around the world. We live the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service—of giving back and making the world a better place.
Our Programs
Ranked among the world's top law schools by the Times Higher Education 2025 World University Rankings by Subject and the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, we offer both graduate and undergraduate programs in law.Ìý
Faculty & Research
Our faculty mixÌýimaginationÌýwith our innovationÌýto push legal research in bold new directions and to make significant contributions to legal knowledge.
Latest News
In the Media
- Assistant Professor Anthony Rosborough ft in "Mornings with Simi"
- Associate Professor Andrew Flavelle Martin ft in "Victim impact statements from Ashlee Shingoose's family allow 'record to be complete': legal expert"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "The Todd Veinotte Show: August 14, 2025"
- Professor Sara Seck ft in "Could Canada Face Legal Action Over Inadequate Climate Action? Exploring the Potential Consequences"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Man deliberately violates Nova Scotia's forest ban in protest"
Upcoming Events
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Orientation Week – 1L
September 2, 2025, 8:00 AM -
Classes Begin – 2L & 3L
September 3, 2025, 8:00 AM -
Short-Intensive Courses Begin – 1L
September 8, 2025, 8:00 AM -
Research Hour
September 10, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Law Hour
September 11, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Last Day to Add/Drop Fall and Multi-Term Classes Without Financial Implications
September 16, 2025, 9:00 AM -
Research Hour
September 17, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Law Hour
September 18, 2025, 12:30 PM -
È«¹ú̽»¨ Law Alumni Association Reunion Weekend
September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM -
È«¹ú̽»¨ Law Alumni Association Reunion Weekend
September 20, 2025, 9:00 AM -
È«¹ú̽»¨ Law Alumni Association Reunion Weekend
September 21, 2025, 9:00 AM -
Research Hour
September 24, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Mini Law School – Free Public Lecture
September 24, 2025, 7:00 PM -
Law Hour
September 25, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Full-Year Classes Begin – 1L
September 29, 2025, 8:00 AM -
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – University Closed
September 30, 2025, 12:00 AM -
Last Day to Add/Drop Fall Classes Without a "W"
October 1, 2025, 9:00 AM -
Research Hour
October 1, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Smith Shield Moot
October 1, 2025, 7:30 PM -
Law Hour
October 2, 2025, 12:30 PM
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