Information combined with JD (JD)(MI)
Tackling emerging challenges at the intersection of technology, information, and law.
Why choose this program?
The MI/JD program is a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Management and the Schulich School of Law. ĢAV was the first university in Canada to offer this combination.
Careers
Blending legal expertise with cutting-edge information management skills in various industries, a joint MI/JD degree provides career opportunities in:
intellectual property law
technology regulation
privacy law
legal informatics
data governance
Program options
The MI/JD degree is a combined course-based Master’s degree that is completed over 4 years, and delivered in-person, on campus.
Personalize your program in a variety of ways, including:
completing a certificate, thesis, or reading course
participating in work-integrated learning and professional development activities
volunteering with associations
working as a research or teaching assistant
taking electives in other departments, and more
All graduate programs at ĢAV are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Program-specific requirements
To be admitted to a combined degree program, you must satisfy the entrance requirements of both degree programs and apply for each program separately. For admission requirements, please refer to the listings for both degree programs.
Financial information
Fee format:
The MI/JD is a per-course-fee program. Tuition amounts vary year-to-year and our team is not involved with tuition decisions or processing. We recommend referring to the Master’s tuition fee schedule for tuition rate estimates.
Questions about tuition/fees should be directed to Student Accounts:
:student.accounts@dal.ca
Phone: 902-494-3998
