Curriculum

The Juris Doctor program of study is built around courses that give students a firm foundation in the law. It also includes an array of courses that allow them to customize their study path and explore specialty areas of law.

First-Year

Your first year lays the groundwork for your legal education and professional development. First-year JD students take the same seven core courses, starting with a two-week intensive on the Foundations to Law. First-year courses incorporate diverse perspectives as part of the curriculum, including Indigenous legal traditions, gender and the law, poverty and disability.

Upper Years

Delve deeper into specialized areas and choose a path that aligns with your career goals and interests. Whether your passion lies in corporate law, environmental law, human rights or family law, our Faculty offers a wide array of courses to meet your needs.

Compulsory courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of foundational legal principles and essential areas of law. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action #28, students are required to take one course in Indigenous People and the Law, selected from a roster of courses.

Experiential Learning

Learning doesn't just happen inside the classroom. The Faculty of Law recognizes the importance of giving students experiential opportunities which will serve them well as they prepare to enter the profession. Curriculum-based opportunities include internships, externships and courses with an experiential component.