Prospective Students

Welcome to the University of Calgary Faculty of Law web site. Here you will find information ranging from why we think you should choose our law school for your legal education; to the look of Murray Fraser Hall after renovations; to a list of our courses by areas of concentration; to Q&A sessions with current students and recent graduates; to an introduction to our specialization in natural resources, energy and environmental law.  Detailed information on admissions to the Facultyof Law is also available, including information on how we assess applications.  

Our new strategic plan, Energy. Skill. Excellence. 2010-2015, was approved by Faculty Council in May 2010.  It builds on our 2004-2009 Strategic Plan but recognizes that in 2010 we have moved into a very different economic environment that presents challenges demanding new approaches and new initiatives. Our new strategic plan sets out our Mandate, our Values and our Goals.

MANDATE

• Prepare students for success in traditional and nontraditional legal roles;
• Engage in high quality legal research and scholarship;
• Undertake professional and community service in law-related activities.

VALUES 

• The personal success of our students, staff and faculty members;
• The quality and significance of our research;
• Our participation in our profession and community.

GOALS 

1. To establish the Faculty's JD program as the premier program in Western Canada;
2. To confirm an international reputation for excellence in the Faculty's specialization: resources, energy and environmental law.
3. To achieve national recognition for our "Excellence in Lawyering" legal skills program.

We would welcome your application to join us.