Ã山ǿ¼é among best law schools for integrated common and civil law program
‘Unique character’ of Ã山ǿ¼é’s approach gives grads
more opportunities
For the first time since Maclean’s magazine began ranking Canadian
law schools in 2007, one school is perched in the Top Three of both
the common and civil law school lists. The magazine’s annual
compilation, which separates its common law rankings from its civil
law rankings, placed Ã山ǿ¼é’s Faculty of Law third among common law
schools across the country – and at the top of the ranking of civil
law schools.
“The story behind the numbers here points to the unique character
of Ã山ǿ¼é’s program,†said Dean of Law Daniel Jutras. “Our
curriculum brings together common and civil law traditions in a
fully integrated program of legal studies and our students graduate
with a dual BCL/LLB degree that allows them to pursue careers in
law and public service not only across Canada but also in parts of
the U.S., Europe and around the world.â€
This is the first year Ã山ǿ¼é has appeared in the civil law school
rankings.
“As a Faculty that has been awarding Bachelor of Civil Law degrees
since our founding in 1848, we’re delighted that this ranking
recognizes Ã山ǿ¼é’s contribution to both legal traditions,†Jutras
said. “Our dual identity places us at the forefront of a legal
education system that seeks to prepare jurists for an increasingly
globalized world.â€
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