Juris Doctor- Business Law

Queen's University

Understanding, creating and enforcing those rules is the art and science of business law.Learn about the body of law that governs and regulates the creation, operation, and termination of a business. Business law provides a framework that enables businesses to operate in an environment that is efficient and functional through the enforcement of contract and property rights. Without such laws, there would be no measure of predictability or security in the operation of a business. The Faculty of Law at Queen’s University has designed a JD program that allows students to build expertise in many areas of business law including corporate law, commercial law, securities regulation, and mergers & acquisitions. The Business Law Program provides students the opportunity to learn from and interact with internationally recognized faculty members, as well as leading practitioners and members of the judiciary. Through courses and experiential learning opportunities, the Business Law Program equips students with the substantive and practical knowledge to lead a successful and rewarding career in the business sector.Renowned for academic excellence, Queen’s Law provides innovative and challenging opportunities to develop your passion for learning, critical thinking, problem solving and professional skills for a rewarding career in law and related fields. The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is the educational credential in law required to seek accreditation as a practising lawyer in Canada and other common law jurisdictions around the world. We have an extensive academic program with numerous course offerings to satisfy all types of legal interests. We are constantly refining and adding to our curricular offerings. We are also trying to make courses as accessible as possible and respond to the ever changing demands and needs of our students.