Faculty of
Law
The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥’s Faculty of Law is Western Canada’s oldest law school and one of Canada’s leading legal education and research institutions — regularly earning the ranking as one of Canada’s top five law schools.
When you become a student in our faculty, you become part of a longstanding tradition of excellence in legal education. At the same time, our faculty is committed to growth and evolution — we are comfortable shedding traditions if they do not align with our current values. Our programs are built on a supportive culture that provides students with hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare them for a successful career in a rapidly changing legal profession. With a team of dedicated faculty who are experts in their field, students are taught exactly what they need to know to excel in whatever career they pursue.
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Top 5
law schools in Canada
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82%
of students participate in experiential learning
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$2M
in student scholarships and bursaries each year
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96%
articling placement rate by convocation
Juris Doctor
The Juris Doctor (JD) is a three-year degree program where students receive a strong foundation in traditional areas of legal practice, while also exploring hands-on learning and emerging fields of specialization.
Graduate Studies
The Faculty of Law also offers a one-year master's and a three-year doctorate program. Both the master’s and doctorate programs are research degrees involving advanced research and analysis.
Research + Impact
Our faculty is a dynamic group of scholars, working at the cutting edge of legal research both within Canada and globally. Their high-impact research contributes to academic knowledge, legal practice and decision-making and law reform and policy.
What's on
Law 101
Are you an undergraduate student at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ or another Canadian university interested in exploring the law or applying to law school? Law 101 is the course for you!
Giving
When you choose to give back to the Faculty of Law, you become part of a community of donors dedicated to a better future. Your generosity helps create a better future by supporting the next generation of law students and vital legal research.