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
Jon Legorburu and Carla Swansburg will be joining the law school as guest instructors for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Patrick and Amanda Brousseau bonded over their studies and a desire to help others.
Each year, the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes the Schulich School of Law’s extraordinary alumni and showcases their geographic reach and contributions to law and society. Meet the 2024 inductees.
Congratulations to Victoria Bryce ('24), who has been invited to present her paper at the American Society of International Law Midyear Meeting in Chicago, Illinois on November 14-16, 2024.
In honour of National Access to Justice Week, we are highlighting Dinyar Marzban ('81), whose experience as a student with Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (DLAS) ignited his interest in access to justice issues and pro bono work.
In the Media
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "'Dog‑sitter films explicit OnlyFans content in client homes, raising privacy concerns"
- Professor Elaine Craig ft in "Sexual Integrity, Pornography and Law with Dr. Elaine Craig (part 2)"
- Associate Professor Anthony Rosborough ft in "Senate gives final approval to two copyright bills"
- Professor Elaine Craig ft in "N.S. legal scholar’s book describes ‘mainstream’ porn’s rise, and the price women pay"
- Assistant Professor Liam McHugh‑Russell ft in "‘Do the work’: Ottawa urges both sides in B.C. port dispute to restart talks"
Upcoming Events
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Research Hour: The Growing Role of Third-Party Funding in Complex Litigation
November 20, 2024, 12:30 PM -
Law Hour: Justice Restored – Stories of Innocence
November 21, 2024, 12:30 PM -
Feminist Chess Luncheon
November 21, 2024, 12:30 PM -
Panel: Careers in Family Law
November 21, 2024, 6:00 PM -
Dalhousie Health Justice Institute Seminar Series: No Health Justice Without Black Justice – Systemic Discrimination in Canada's Prisons and Jails
November 22, 2024, 12:10 PM
