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
Two champions for social justice to receive honorary degrees this fall
Alumna Justice Sheila Greckol to be recognized with U of A’s highest honour during November convocation
Q and A with Study Abroad law student Celeste Kwok
Opportunities abound during unforgettable time in Adelaide
In Photos: 2023 Teaching Excellence Awards
Prof. Sina Akbari and Amna Qureshi celebrated as outstanding legal educators
In the Media
Ontario court awards $142M to families of PS752 victims
Prof. Joanna Harrington cautions judgment unlikely to be realized, with two international court proceedings underway
Big Idea: Teach kids about misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says we need to teach kids critical thinking skills to curb the infodemic
How Fake Science Sells Wellness
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says it is now more common than ever for brands to use scientific-sounding buzzwords to market unproven products
Celebrating Research
Prof. Joanna Harrington contributes chapter to new cross-border crime collection
Contribution shines light on brokering deals for transnational corporate crime
Prof. Anna Lund publishes new research on public interest standing tests
Article advises how litigants can use the courts to protect democratic practices and institutions
Prof. Faith Majekolagbe on copyright law in today’s world
New publications shed light on Indigenous translation and online compensation