The Juris Doctor is a three-year degree program with a reputation of providing students with a strong foundation in the law plus an array of opportunities for them to specialize in particular areas of interest. A four-year Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration dual-degree program is also offered with the Alberta School of Business.
The Master of Laws is a one-year research degree program which enables law students, lawyers and academics from related disciplines to hone legal expertise and conduct advanced research.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three-year research degree program that attracts aspiring legal academics who have already completed a postgraduate degree in law.
News
Welcoming the Class of 2027
Celebrating 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Robert Philp
In recognition of his significant contributions to the legal sector and service to the community, the Faculty of Law is proud to congratulate Robert Philp as this years Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
In Memoriam: Law remembers Frank Jones for his dedication to community
Frank Jones, former dean of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law, spent more than three decades with the Faculty, steering the law school through a time of rapid growth
In the Media
University Affairs: Changing Academic Culture with a Narrative CV
Prof. Joanna Harrington writes about replacing the way-too-long academic CV with a short narrative CV to support a research culture that values impact.
CBC the Current: Alberta’s water market
Prof. David Percy, an expert in water law, comments on large-scale water trading
The Battle For Truth
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says making the public think there is some huge divide in the scientific community is misinformation mongers’ entire goal
Celebrating Research
Prof. explores why movies and academic research shouldn’t be treated the same in copyright law
Nations around the world adopting secondary publication rights in their IP laws could mean academic works end up making bigger impacts on society rather than profits for publishing houses
Prof. Péter Szigeti illuminates challenges for elderly immigration in latest publication
Recent decades have seen increase of immigration restrictions across multiple countries
Prof. Tamar Meshel submits amicus brief to US Supreme Court
Submission marks second time Meshel has offered SCOTUS her expertise in commercial arbitration