Schulich School of Law
Law school, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Schulich School of Law is the law school of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1883 as Dalhousie Law School, it is the oldest university-based common law school in Canada.[2] It adopted its current name in October 2009 after receiving a $20-million endowment from Canadian businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich.[3]
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Motto | Latin: Lex Fons Lucis |
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Motto in English | "Law is the source of light" |
Named for | Seymour Schulich |
Type | Public Law School |
Established | October 30, 1883 |
Parent institution | Dalhousie University |
Dean | Sarah Harding |
Academic staff | 119[1] |
Students | 500[1] |
Location | , , Canada |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Black and Gold |
Nickname | Dal Law |
Website | law.dal.ca |
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Today, the Schulich School of Law is the largest law school in Atlantic Canada, with 500 students enrolled each year (170 in first-year) and a faculty of Rhodes, Fulbright, and Trudeau scholars.[4]