Student Life

Queen's Law students have the unique opportunity to combine their pursuit of academic excellence with participation in exceptional communities in the Faculty, University and the City. We are renowned for our vibrant and enthusiastic student body and strong sense of community. Our students come from across Canada and bring a variety of different backgrounds and perspectives. During Orientation, our new students form friendships while being introduced to services, facilities and organizations available within the Faculty, on Queen's superbly-equipped campus, and in the charming and dynamic city of Kingston. The Queen's Law student body quickly develops into a strong, energetic, close-knit community, leading to life-long friendships and bonds. Complementing Law School participation, an overwhelming majority of our students find fulfillment volunteering with campus and local organizations and activities. This feeling is reciprocal, as Queen's Law students are also highly valued citizens of the University and City.

Law Students' Society

Student Organizations and Activities

Athletics

Residence and Housing

Queen's University

Living in Kingston

Law Students' Society

All Queen's Law students are members of the Law Students' Society (LSS). The LSS serves as a vital forum for discussion, with its representatives serving on University governance boards as well as on the executive of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (the central student government body for law, graduate and theology students - see www.sgps.cafor more information). Students may be appointed to important committees of the Faculty Board, setting policy and rendering decisions that have significant impact on the life of the Queen's Law School. There is also an opportunity to participate in a number of LSS committees such as the Judicial Constitutional and Elections Committee, Student Recruitment and Education Committee, Student-Alumni Relations Committee, and the Student Financial Assistance Committee.

To provide you with rewarding opportunities for extra-curricular involvement, the LSS also supports a wide range of student clubs, social functions and athletic activities. For more on the LSS, click here.

A Message From the LSS President:

Queen’s Law is an energetic and spirited community, with engaging professors, supportive staff and excellent resources. The Queen’s Law experience doesn’t end at the classroom; active student clubs, unique clinical programs and international opportunities enrich the academic experience. Queen’s Law is a place to thrive, and we hope you will join us.

Erin Pleet, MPA ’08 / Law ’11
Law Students’ Society (LSS) President

Student Organizations and Activities

You will be able to explore your interests and develop new friendships by participating in a wide variety of LSS organizations and activities including:

Aboriginal Law Students' Association

Asian Law Forum

Athletics Club

BC Law Students' Association

Black Law Students' Caucus

Canadian Lawyers' Association for International Human Rights

Children's Law Society

Corporate Law and Investment Club

Criminal Law Association

Environmental Law Association

Health Law and Policy Association

Intellectual Property and Information Technology Association

International Law Society

Intramural Sports (Co-ed, Men's, Women's)

Jewish Law Students' Society

Labour Law Society

Law Games

Mature Law Students' Society

New Queen's Counsel

Ontario Bar Association

Ontario Trial Lawyers' Association

Queen's Law Book Club

Queen's Law Queers

Queen's Law Yearbook

Queen's University Albertans in Law

South Asian Law Students' Association

Sports and Entertainment Law Society

Upper Canada Ski Invitational

Women and the Law

You may also participate in the vast array of clubs, societies and committees offered by the University.

Athletics

Through the student activity fees, our students have memberships providing full access to all equipment and facilities in the University's Physical Education Centre during the academic year, and throughout the summer as well. Queen's offers a multitude of athletic and recreational activities for you to become involved in whatever your skill level. Information on athletics, recreation and the Physical Education Centre is available at www.gogaelsgo.com.

In addition, our law students annually organize a corporate rate membership drive with Goodlife fitness facilities in Kingston.

Residence and Housing

Queen's is a residential university, with the vast majority of students coming from out of town and living on campus or within walking distance. In order to help you find suitable accommodation, Queen's provides various services:

Apartment and Housing

Queen's owns and rents to students two apartment complexes on West Campus, and core properties close to Main Campus. Applications for leases starting in September are available on-line: www.queensu.ca/dsao/housing/aform.htm.

Tel 613.533.2501

Accommodation Listing Service

Queen's provides a liaison between students and landlords, and maintains rental unit lists on-line: http://www.queensu.ca/dsao/housing/alist1.htm.

Tel 613.533.6706

Queen's Residences

Queen's has residence accommodations specifically for graduate and professional students, providing an environment conducive to advanced studies. There are three residences close to the law school for which our students are eligible to apply.

Tel 613.533.2550

Further information on all of these accommodation services is available at www.queensu.ca/dsao/accom.htm.

International Housing Office

This office assists incoming international students in seeking temporary accommodations and short-term housing options. The office also provides sublet/housing exchange options to out-going exchange and study abroad students.

Tel 613.533.2604

Email IHC@post.queensu.ca

www.queensu.ca/quic/housing

Queen's University

Established in 1841 by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria, Queen's is firmly entrenched as one of Canada's leading universities. Queen's is internationally renowned for scholarship, social purpose, spirit, diversity, and an unparalleled broader learning environment. More than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from every Canadian province and over 80 countries are enrolled at this foremost institution of higher learning.

For information about Queen's University, a campus map and a virtual campus tour, visit  http://www.queensu.ca/visit/ .

Living in Kingston

Queen's University is located in charming, historic Kingston, a dynamic and vibrant community. The University, with its distinctive blend of old and modern limestone buildings, is one of many heritage landmarks in Canada's first capital, which now boasts a population of 114,000 and a flourishing knowledge-based economy. A college town, Kingston provides an ideal lifestyle for students of Queen's University, the Royal Military College of Canada and St. Lawrence College.

Queen's Main Campus is situated just a 10-minute walk from the downtown heart of the city and all amenities, and one block away from beautiful Lake Ontario. Kingston offers a rich natural and cultural environment allowing participation in a vast array of activities. Whatever your tastes in recreation, dining, shopping and entertainment, Kingston has something for everyone!

Experience Kingston!

Find out more about living in Kingston by visiting the city's website at www.cityofkingston.ca.

Kingston

Centrally located along the shore of Lake Ontario, Kingston is within a three-hour drive of major metropolitan centres:

Toronto, 262 km
Ottawa, 177 km
Montreal, 296 km
Syracuse, New York, 175 km

To see maps of Kingston, visit www.cityofkingston.ca/maps.asp.