Law - Juris Doctor

Throughout our curriculum, theory, practice and reflective assessment are integrated so students can develop a solid foundation in legal reasoning, build practical skills and gain an appreciation for the ethical dimensions of law and the legal profession. We prepare our students to enter the legal profession with a unique combination of thoughtful and practical skills. The Law Degree The law degree has two different roles. It is an academic discipline worthy of study in its own right as well as a necessary preliminary for entry to the legal profession. It is a fascinating subject, with a great tradition and dynamic future. Whether you are advocating for the rights of an environmentally sensitive ecosystem or weighing freedom of expression with the right to privacy, there will be something to challenge your interests. What You'll Learn We challenge the traditional curriculum and aim for excellence at all levels through a comprehensive, well-rounded legal education focused on law-in-action. We promote interdisciplinary studies through various joint-degree programs and partnerships with other Faculties, institutions and international exchanges. It opens up career opportunities quite apart from the practice of law. This is because the study of law improves powers of reasoning, clarity of thought and the ability to analyze and express complicated ideas. Such skills are in demand in a wide variety of areas including commerce and industry, social services, politics, the media and the public services. Highlights of the Osgoode program innovative, diverse curriculum covering a broad array of subject areas 17 clinical programs unique first year Ethical Lawyering in a Global Community intensive exciting research opportunities local and global summer internship program 4 optional curricular streams international study opportunities Joint & combined degree programs JD/MBA with the Schulich School of Business JD/MES with the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change JD/MA (Philosophy) with the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies JD/LLB (Civil) with the Université de Montréal Did You Know? Osgoode introduced public interest and experiential education requirements into the JD curriculum, and opened an Office of Experiential Education to assist with the development of new experiential education courses, programs and clinics. Osgoode has an Indigenous admissions category and encourages applications from students who identify with and have a connection to an Indigenous community. Osgoode provides more than $5 million in financial aid annually through scholarships, bursaries and awards. Our income contingent loan program enables selected incoming students to attend Osgoode each year, without paying tuition. Rather, tuition is covered through bursaries and loans, the latter repayable after graduation over a 10-year period and only if the graduates' income affords them the ability to pay. Osgoode is committed to supporting students' academic, professional and personal success. In-house counsellors offer individual counselling and wellness programs exclusively for JD students About Osgoode Hall Law School Osgoode is a common-law law school in Canada Our curriculum is innovative, diverse We are committed to increasing Indigenous representation and perspectives within the law school and profession, including having introduced an Indigenous and Aboriginal Law graduation requirement Has a graduate program and a Professional Development program for lawyers in Canada For further information, please contact Osgoode's Admissions Office at admissions@osgoode.yorku.ca.