Juris Doctor- Constitutional and Public Law

Queen's University

Constitutional and public law serve some of the most important functions of law in society. They constitute, restrain, and direct government authority, and also guarantee, secure, and vindicate human rights. Constitutional and public law regulate and mediate the relationship between the citizen and the state and its governing institutions and demarcate the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. The division of powers between the federal Parliament and the provincial legislatures, the scope and limitation of rights and freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the promise of reconciliation in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, and the judicial review of decisions of administrative tribunals all fall within the broad ambit of constitutional and public law.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.