Juris Doctor (Law)

About this programme

The TRU Law JD program represents one of the foremost professional degree programs in Canada. Students are drawn from a wide range of disciplines and are given a thorough foundation in Canadian law. At the end of the three-year program, JD graduates are ideally placed to undertake a career in the legal profession. Step into your future as a lawyer with the Juris Doctor (JD) program at Thompson Rivers University, designed for ambitious students seeking a traditional program with an innovative edge. Our curriculum is firmly rooted in foundational legal principles and committed to Truth and Reconciliation, offering truly unique experiential learning opportunities. From real-world experience at the TRU Community Legal Clinic to moots across Canada and international exchanges , TRU Law equips you for success. These practical experiences reinforce essential competencies including legal research and writing, oral advocacy and client management. Guided by world-class faculty, our inclusive, community-oriented learning environment shapes engaged graduates ready to make meaningful contributions to the legal profession. Become part of our collegial community and connect with a lifelong network of TRU Law alumni. TRU Law graduates have enjoyed tremendous success in the job market. They’ve obtained positions in private practice, including with well-known regional, national and international law firms. They’ve obtained clerkship positions with various Canadian courts, and jobs with government employers, non-profits, and corporations.