Student Legal Society

The Student Legal Society’s website is an informative resource for current and future Western Law students. It outlines how the SLS operates, including details on all clubs and committees, and how students can get involved or communicate their concerns. As well, the SLS Calendar is updated continually with postings for events throughout campus. Finally, Current News postings are made periodically to communicate important information to Western Law students.

SLS meeting minutes are now available online through WebCT (Student Legal Society)

Current News and Events

University Senate approves J.D. degree


Western’s University Senate has voted to approve changing the title of the Western Law degree from Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) to Juris Doctor (J.D.)

All students currently attending Western Law can opt to receive either the LL.B. or J.D. degree designation. Students starting Western Law in September 2009, will receive a J.D. Western Law alumni will have the option to change their degree to a J.D. (with a fee to replace their diploma) or retain their L.LB.

Details on the procedure and administrative fee will be available in the new year.