The Juris Doctor is a three-year degree program with a reputation of providing students with a strong foundation in the law plus an array of opportunities for them to specialize in particular areas of interest. A four-year Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration dual-degree program is also offered with the Alberta School of Business.
The Master of Laws is a one-year research degree program which enables law students, lawyers and academics from related disciplines to hone legal expertise and conduct advanced research.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three-year research degree program that attracts aspiring legal academics who have already completed a postgraduate degree in law.
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Accounting for the social cost of climate change
Law professor makes the case for a carbon levy to compensate those most adversely affected.
Prof. Andrew Leach’s new book tackles six common climate change myths
Between Doom & Denial helps Canadians navigate climate change misinformation
In Photos: Indigenous Relationship Building Day
First-year law students participate in powerful experiential learning on Enoch Cree Nation
In the Media
Ontario court awards $142M to families of PS752 victims
Prof. Joanna Harrington cautions judgment unlikely to be realized, with two international court proceedings underway
Big Idea: Teach kids about misinformation
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says we need to teach kids critical thinking skills to curb the infodemic
How Fake Science Sells Wellness
Prof. Timothy Caulfield says it is now more common than ever for brands to use scientific-sounding buzzwords to market unproven products
Celebrating Research
Prof. Adebayo Majekolagbe’s book launches at Africa Climate Summit
Prof. Godwin Dzah also contributes to publication on debt-driven climate finance
U of A law profs to head to major Constitutional Law conference
Faculty of Law Prof. Gerard Kennedy co-organized national event bringing diverse perspectives to speak on an important topic
Prof. Joanna Harrington contributes chapter to new cross-border crime collection
Contribution shines light on brokering deals for transnational corporate crime