Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University

Lead in law Your career as a lawyer starts here

TRU Faculty of Law combines rigorous legal education with practical experience, preparing students to become skilled and adaptable lawyers. With a strong emphasis on oral advocacy and hands-on learning, we equip you with the skills to build a meaningful legal career.

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Why choose TRU Law? Experience the TRU Law difference

Employment success

99% of graduates secure articling positions within nine months of graduation.

Experiential learning

Engage in moot court competitions, the legal clinic and court visits to enhance your practical skills.

Global opportunities

Participate in international exchange programs with partner law schools in Europe.

Distinguished faculty

Learn from professors and practicing legal professionals with extensive academic, firm and courtroom expertise.

Publishing excellence

Collaborate with TRU Law faculty on legal scholarship, earn credit or co-publication opportunities, and develop your editorial skills with the TRU Law Review.

Oral advocacy excellence

Build courtroom confidence through dedicated advocacy workshops and provincial, national and international moot court competitions.

TRU student taking part in a mock trial.

About the JD program

The TRU Law JD program represents one of the foremost professional degree programs in Canada, providing a comprehensive and thorough grounding in Canadian Law. Our graduates are ideally placed to start their careers as future lawyers working in diverse industries.

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Oral advocacy Develop Your Voice. Lead in the Courtroom.

Oral advocacy is a defining feature of a TRU Law education. From structured workshops to regional, national, and international moot competitions, you will build the skills and confidence to advocate effectively in any forum.

Explore oral advocacy at TRU Law

TRU law students at graduation ceremony.

Meet our faculty

Daleen Millard

Dean

Robert Chambers

Professor and Department Chair

Katie Sykes

Professor

Ryan Gauthier

Associate Professor and Chair of the TRU Law Moots Committee

Learn more about our faculty and staff

Application Deadlines

TRU Law admissions operate on a rolling basis, with offers made prior to the deadline. We strongly encourage the timely submission of complete applications.

Applications for fall intake open on September 1.
For early consideration submit applications by November 1.
All final applications due by February 10.

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TRU Community Legal Clinic (TRU CLC)

The Thompson Rivers University Community Legal Clinic is the first student-staffed free legal clinic in B.C.'s interior. Under the supervision of licensed lawyers, students provide legal assistance to individuals who cannot afford these services. Students earn course credit for their work at the clinic while building confidence, sharpening their legal skills, and gaining hands-on experience that makes a meaningful difference in the community.

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Access to Justice Triple Aim

TRU Law proudly endorses the Access to Justice Triple Aim, focusing on enhancing access to justice, improving experiences and reducing costs. This commitment aligns TRU Law with a shared justice sector goal to enhance access to justice in B.C.