Prospective JD Students

Queen's Law enjoys a prestigious national and international reputation for excellence in teaching, scholarship and learning. With a strong tradition of community spirit and collegiality underpinning the pursuit of academic excellence, we attract a bright, diverse student population from across Canada every year.

Located in Kingston, Ontario, a city noted for its historical significance as the site of Fort Henry, a World Heritage site, Queen’s Law offers a comprehensive curriculum with a global perspective including an exciting program of international exchanges, public service internships and study abroad opportunities through the Global Law Programs at Herstmonceux Castle in England.

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The outstanding Education Equity and Career Services programs help our students to realize their potential for success at law school and after graduation.

Queen's Law offers the following degree programs:

• 3-year Juris Doctor (JD) degree program.
• 3-year Master of Arts (Economics)/JD 
• Two 3.5-year degree programs: Master of Public Administration/JD  and Master of Industrial Relations/JD Options for early completion in three years of both the graduate degree and the JD have been developed.
• 4-year combined JD/Master of Business Administration degree. This program is offered in partnership with the renowned Queen's School of Business. Early completion options in 3.5 years are available on campus and through completion of one of the Global Law Programs at the BISC.  
• 1-year Common Law/Civil Law degree program in partnership with the University of Sherbrooke. Graduates of civil law degree programs in Quebec may be considered, space permitting.
• Two graduate degree programs:  Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctorate in Law (Ph.D.). 

Note: Lawyers with foreign legal qualifications and experience seeking to practice in Canada should see the Upper-Year Admissions information in the National Committee on Accreditation Category.