Attending the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University goes beyond choosing one of the most prestigious and comprehensive legal educations in North America. In the tight-knit Schulich Law community, it’s easy for students to make personal and professional connections—connections to friends, connections to faculty, and connections to an extensive network of diverse, accomplished alumni.

Founded in 1883, the Schulich School of Law is the oldest university-based common law school in Canada. Located in the beautiful maritime city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, the school is grounded in the vision of the school’s first Dean, Richard Chapman Weldon, who believed lawyers had a responsibility to contribute to their communities’ well-being. The school’s consequent dedication to volunteerism, as well as public and community service, is proudly known today as The Weldon Law Tradition.