Schulich Law Clinics

Some of the best, hands on, experiential learning opportunities available to you will be found at one of our clinics, where you will work on real cases with members of the local community, providing legal resources they may otherwise not have access to.

Clinical Law (13 Credit Hours)

The Dalhousie Legal Aid Service is the oldest clinical law program in Canada and the only community law clinic in Nova Scotia. Third-year law students can participate in an internship for credit at the Dal Legal Aid clinic, getting real-life experience with community outreach, education, organizing, lobbying, and test case litigation to combat injustices affecting persons with low incomes in Nova Scotia. Students can register in no more than one additional course in the same term as Clinical Law given the intensity of this clinical commitment. Learn more about the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service.

Technology & Innovation Law: Clinical Advocacy (9 Credit Hours)

The initio Technology & Innovation Law Clinic helps technology startups seeking early stage legal information, while training third-year law students to act and advise in innovation and startup matters. The students working at initio will benefit by learning the unique nature of startup companies, how to engage in the practice of startup law, and how to use technology to provide more efficient and effective services so they can hit the ground running when they graduate. Learn more about the initio Technology & Innovation Law Clinic.

Clinical Practice: Responding to Sexualized Violence (6 Credit Hours; 3 in Each Term)

This clinical learning opportunity for second- and third-year JD students responds to the need for stronger legal approaches to addressing sexualized violence. Through a focus on policy, advocacy, research, and public education, students develop specialized knowledge and practical skills while critically engaging with the evolving legal, policy, and rights-based frameworks that shape sexual assault law.

Tax Dispute Clinic (6 credit hours)

The Tax Dispute Clinic offers students an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of tax law, enhance their advocacy skills, and work outside the classroom, and includes both a clinical and academic component. Students attend weekly seminars and oversee client files under the supervision of the Clinic’s director, learning practical skills such as navigating tax research tools or using case management software, while gaining hands-on experience with every stage of a tax dispute.

Please note: Not all clinics and practicums are offered every year; prospective students are advised to consult Dalhousie’s Academic Calendar for full details.