Information combined with JD (JD)(MI)
Explore our combined Juris Doctor (JD) and Master’s of Information (MI) degree.
Why choose this program?
Dalhousie was the first university in Canada to offer this combination of a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Information (MI). You can receive both degrees in four years, rather than five, if taken separately.
Careers
Blending legal expertise with cutting-edge information management skills in various industries, a joint JD/MI degree provides career opportunities in intellectual property law, technology regulation, privacy law, legal informatics, and data governance. Possible careers include:
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
To be admitted to a combined degree program, students must satisfy the entrance requirements of both degree programs and apply for each program separately. For admission requirements, please refer to the listings for both degree programs.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Non-thesis: Build your skills and knowledge in this course-based program.
Internship: Gain experience in a professional setting with a practicum or extended work placement.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
