$22,404 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Juris Doctor [J.D]
- Dalhousie University offers a Juris Doctor program for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- This program at the Schulich School of Law is a first degree in law that gives students a solid preparation for the practice of law as well as a respect for and participation in public life.
- Studying law is stimulating, intellectually demanding, and fun. Students will be among other highly motivated students developing advanced communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in legal research and writing.
- The regular program requires the full-time attendance of students.
- The first year is entirely compulsory, while the second and third years offer flexible course options to the students.
- Second and third-year students must complete between 29-31 credit hours, including a major paper writing requirement, each year.
- The full-time program extends over 3 academic years, from September to May. A student who has failed the work of a year may, subject to the limitations of space, be readmitted, but the program must be completed in 4 academic years.
- The JD program is designed to train students in those qualities which distinguish the educated lawyer, whether engaged in the practice of law, in government service.
- Classes are conducted by the case method with emphasis upon discussion between teacher and students, based upon assigned materials and topics that students are expected to have considered in advance.
- Research and written assignments are required of all students. These may involve substantial time in addition to regular class periods.
- The Schulich School of Law offers to fund a number of paid summer internships in many different types of organizations in Canada and around the world such as international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, businesses, governments, and charities, etc.
- Job opportunities after the Juris Doctor are Network Engineer, Application Engineer, etc and the average salary goes up to 62,105 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $19559 | $19559 | $19559 | $19559 |
| Health Insurance | $375 | $375 | $375 | $375 |
| Other Fees | $2471 | $2471 | $2471 | $2471 |
| Total Fees | $22404 | $22404 | $22404 | $22404 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Commerce or an equivalent degree from Dalhousie University or from another degree-granting college.
- Students must have a GPA of 3.7 on Dalhousie’s 4.3 scales.
- Mature students must be 26 years of age on or before Sept. 1 of the year for which they seek admission to law school.
- Students applying for admission are required to submit results of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.