Juris Doctor- International Law

Queen's University

International law not only governs Canada’s relationships with other states, but also increasingly shapes domestic policy in Canada. From the Paris Agreement on climate change to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, from extradition agreements for accused criminals to international trade pacts, international legal rules leave virtually no aspect of Canadian life untouched. International law is an essential subject for every law student.Exciting careers in international law are available in a wide range of fields and locations. Whether you want to work at a Canadian law firm in Ottawa or Toronto, as a Canadian government lawyer, at an international law firm in New York, London or Paris, or at an international court or organization in The Hague, Geneva, or Washington, D.C, studying international law at Queen’s can take you there. Renowned for academic excellence, Queen’s Law provides innovative and challenging opportunities to develop your passion for learning, critical thinking, problem solving and professional skills for a rewarding career in law and related fields. The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is the educational credential in law required to seek accreditation as a practising lawyer in Canada and other common law jurisdictions around the world. We have an extensive academic program with numerous course offerings to satisfy all types of legal interests. We are constantly refining and adding to our curricular offerings. We are also trying to make courses as accessible as possible and respond to the ever changing demands and needs of our students.