HÂþ» 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.Â
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
Upcoming Events
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Information Session: Toronto and Vancouver 1L Firm Tours
March 13, 2026, 12:30 PM -
Webinar: Criminal Law Reform – Are Stricter Bail Laws or Tougher Sentencing Necessary?
March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM -
The Law School Hockey Showdown: Dal vs UNB
March 14, 2026, 1:00 PM -
Panel: Careers in Tech Law
March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM -
Planting for Beginners Drop-In Workshop
March 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
In the Media
- Assistant Professor Suzie Dunn ft in "When the law doesn't cover deepfake nudes"
- Professor Aldo Chircop ft in "Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board"
- Professor Archie Kaiser ft in "P.E.I. mother says Community Treatment Order saved her son’s life. Now she wants the rules changed"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Chief in N.S. says Mi’kmaq have a treaty right to sell cannabis amid new RCMP raids"
- Associate Professor Michael Karanicolas ft in "N.S. bill cloaks identity of children who die in care from public"
