WELCOME TO WELDON
Weldon Welcome Days are three days of events that allow prospective students to experience life at the Schulich School of Law. Welcome Days are named after our beloved law school building, located at 6061 University Ave. at the edge of Dalhousie's Studley Campus. During the event, you will meet some of Schulich Law's award-winning faculty members, tour the law school and Dalhousie campus, and hang out with current students who will answer your questions about what it's like to attend law school here.
SCHEDULE
WELCOME DAYS COMMITTEE
BUSHRA, 1L
Hometown: Brockville, ON
Undergrad: BSocSc (International Development & Globalization)
Interests in Law: Immigration & Tort Law
Fun Fact: I have 5 siblings!
Email: bushra.khadra@dal.ca
NICOLE, 2L
Hometown: London, ON
Undergrad: BA (Honours Sociology & Legal Studies)
Interests in Law: Criminal, Family Law, Labour & Employment
Fun Fact: I am a huge F1 fan and went to the 2023 Canadian GP!
Email: nc241457@dal.ca
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ASHLEY, 3L
Hometown: Fredericton, NB
Undergrad: BA (Crim & Psych: minor Human Rights & Law, Politics & Society)
Interests in Law: Family, Health, Litigation, Public & Regulatory Law
Fun Fact: I love seeing the world and have travelled to over 20 countries!
Email: ashley.thornton@dal.ca
AILIN, 3L
Hometown: Halifax, NS
Undergrad: BA (Governance & Ethics)
Interests in Law: Litigation, Entertainment, Med Mal, Regulatory
Fun Fact: Grew up in Bermuda, minored in dance in undergrad
Email: ailinchant@dal.ca
LIFE AT WELDON
We've been around the block
Founded in 1883, we've got a rich history—and we want YOU to be a part of the next chapter!
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Are the first university-based common law school in Canada
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Served as the model for other Canadian law schools
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Place a unique emphasis on unselfish public service called the Weldon Tradition
We're one of the top law schools in the world. Did you know we:
And we can prove it!
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Our students have been hired by every major firm in Canada and by firms around the world
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They're strong in advocacy and mooting
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They're represented in clerkships at every level of the Canadian judiciary
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We have excellent post-graduation job-placement rates
To see the adventures at Weldon, follow @schulichlaw on Instagram!
QUESTIONS?
We've got you covered.
What is Weldon? I thought I applied to the Schulich School of Law!
Our law school was founded in 1883 by Richard Chapman Weldon, who was our first Dean of Law. It was his mission to build a law school dedicated to unselfish public service so graduates would use the law to influence society for the better. As a constant reminder of that ideal, the building that houses the law school was named in his honour.
Do I have to attend every event?
No! The schedule will indicate which of our online events are optional and recorded. If attending in person, we encourage you to attend every session but do not track attendance.
Do I need to turn my camera on?
For most online events, your camera will be turned off. However, you are encouraged to turn on your camera for the small group case study to improve interaction!
How do I ask questions during the online sessions?
Each session will have a chat function, and some sessions will indicate how to ask questions.
How can I contact other people who have been accepted?
We encourage you to get in touch through the Weldon Welcome Facebook page and Instagram (keep an eye on your emails for invite links), ask questions, and start discussions!
How do I learn more about the Schulich School of Law?
Visit our digital viewbook!
I have more questions!
Ask the question on the Weldon Welcome Facebook page or email us at Weldon.Welcome@dal.ca. Chances are someone has the same question!
Travelling?
We can help.
We at the Schulich School of Law pride ourselves on being a national school. This means we have students from all over the country studying here! We know many of you are from provinces outside of Nova Scotia and travel can be expensive, so we encourage you to apply for our travel subsidy. You will receive more information on how to apply for a travel subsidy in your email. Below is an estimate of how much money you are eligible to be reimbursed for:
Hotel Deals
We have a deal with the Cambridge Suites Hotel at 1583 Brunswick Street! Keep an eye on your inbox for an email with the link to book at a discounted rate of $155/night with a $20 charge for each additional adult.