About 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 100 law schools in 2019 by Times Higher Education, we offer both graduate and undergraduate programs in law.
Faculty & Research
Our faculty mix imagination with our innovation to push legal research in bold new directions and to make significant contributions to legal knowledge.
Latest News
In the Media
- Assistant Professor Liam McHugh‑Russell ft in "Dispute at B.C. ports may reignite over employers' push on automation: expert"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Legal column: What's the legal line between freedom of expression and hate speech?"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "The Todd Veinotte Show, July 8, 2024"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Victim believes hate motivated downtown Halifax attack: ‘People will be terrified to hold their partner’s hand walking down the street’"
- Professor Emeritus Jocelyn Downie ft in "Opinion: Forced transfers for assisted dying are cruelty cloaked as compassion"
Upcoming Events
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Online Registration Opens - 1Ls
July 22, 2024, 9:00 AM -
Natal Day - University Closed
August 5, 2024, 12:00 AM