Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law at Dalhousie University in Canada, Schulich School of Law

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

We offer an advanced graduate program in law leading to the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Law) to a small number of highly qualified candidates.Applicants must spend at least one full academic year (12 months) in full-time residence at Dalhousie after registration for the PhD program. The Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law reserves the right in certain cases to require the completion of a second year of residency. It is to be noted however that consistent with other doctoral programs at Dalhousie University PhD candidates must pay fees at the full-time rate for two years regardless of whether they have been required to spend a second year in residence at Dalhousie.

Which department am I in?

Schulich School of Law

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Studley Campus

6299 South Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3H 4R2, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Student must haveAttained at least the equivalent of a Dalhousie A- (3.7 GPA) average at the JD level andCompleted a Master's degree in law.Degree granted by university of recognized standingMost candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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