Overview

This Canadian and American Double Juris Doctor (JD) programme from University of Windsor is a collaboration between Windsor Law and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

By attending two law schools, Dual JD students have access to opportunities on both sides of the border to develop a unique skill set and become competent, justice-seeking lawyers in two countries.

What you'll learn

Foundational courses in the Dual JD program are taught comparatively, meaning that students learn about Canadian and American law at the same time. Dual JD students also travel between Canada and the United States each term to attend classes in both countries. This truly cross-border experience provides Dual JD graduates with a one-of-a-kind legal education.

Experiential learning is built into the Dual JD program curriculum. All Dual JD students participate in a clinic through Detroit Mercy Law, where they gain experience working with real clients. The clinics at Detroit Mercy Law and Windsor Law allow students to gain exposure to a wide variety of legal practice areas. These include intellectual property law, arts and entertainment law, environmental law, criminal law, family law, immigration law, veterans’ law, wrongful conviction appeals, law relating to migrant workers, poverty law, and class actions.

Dual JD students will also enroll in a Detroit Mercy Law Firm Program course of their choosing, which will simulate working in a law firm, government agency, non-profit organization, or corporate legal department.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Legal Writing & Research
Canadian & U.S. Property Law
Canadian & U.S. Contracts Law
Canadian Constitutional Law
U.S. Civil Procedure
Canadian & U.S. Professional Responsibility

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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November 1: First-Year Entry
April 15: Dual JD Entry
May 1: Upper-Year Entry

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windsor, Canada

Disciplines

International Law Public Law Legal Studies View 22 other Bachelors in International Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

83

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Program: This category comprises undergraduate average and academic performance trends in light of relevant considerations; awards and prizes; the nature and content of the program taken; the level of any degree(s) or diplomas obtained.
Work Experience: Part-time, summer and full-time work experience is analyzed for signs of organizational and administrative skills as well as initiative.
Community Involvement: Contribution to the community (city/town; university; religious; etc.) will be assessed for indications of commitment to the community.
Personal Accomplishments: Factors can include extracurricular activities, hobbies and special accomplishments;
Career Objectives: The applicant’s career objectives, including how and where the legal education will be employed
Personal Considerations: Personal factors affecting the applicant are recognized
Law School Admission Test Scores: All applicants must write the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28700 CAD / year

≈ 28700 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

21782 CAD / year

≈ 21782 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $ 10891 per semester

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