One-Year JD for Civil Law Graduates

The Schulich School of Law offers a limited enrolment one-year program leading to the award of the Juris Doctor (JD) degree for graduates of Canadian civil law schools. 

Requirements 

29-31 credits, including: 

• LAWS 1116/1126 – Tort Law and Damage Compensation 
• LAWS 1115/1125 – Property in its Historical Context 
• LAWS 1110/1120 – Contracts and Judicial Decision-Making 
• LAWS 2099 – The Legal Profession and Professional Responsibility  
• One of the following, with a preference for Equity & Trusts in years that it is offered: 
  • LAWS 2033 – Equity & Trusts 
  • LAWS 2002 – Business Associations 
  • LAWS 2252 – Fiduciary Law in the Business Context 
• One course satisfying the “Major Paper” requirement (see registration materials) 

One-year JD students may can only start the program in September.