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7 Best Law (JD) Bachelor's Universities in Canada

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

7 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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UT University of Toronto logo

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario · Public University

★ 82 QS World #25 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 45,000 – CAD 70,000/yr
Founded
1827
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WE Western University logo

Western University

London, Ontario · Public University

★ 65 QS World #114 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 38,000 – CAD 60,000/yr
Founded
1878
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UO University of Ottawa logo

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario · Public University

★ 64 QS World #189 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 34,000 – CAD 55,000/yr
Founded
1848
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UW University of Windsor logo

University of Windsor

Windsor, Ontario · Public University

★ 52 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 26,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
Founded
1857
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TR Thompson Rivers University logo

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia · Public University

★ 49 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 20,000 – CAD 30,000/yr
Founded
1970
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UD Université de Sherbrooke logo

Université de Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, Quebec · Public University

★ 42 QS World #701 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 22,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
Founded
1954
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LA Lakehead University logo

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario · Public University

★ 42 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
CAD 25,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
Founded
1965

Law (JD) at other levels

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Canada for Bachelor's Law (JD)?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Toronto, Western University, University of Ottawa. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Law (JD) cost in Canada?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Law (JD) in Canada?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Law (JD) at Bachelor's level in Canada

Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Law (JD) at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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