Law
Welcome to the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law!
Our three-year law degree (JD) focuses on three mandates:
- Aboriginal and Indigenous Law
- Natural Resources and Environmental Law
- Sole/Small Town Practice with the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC)
We blend the study of legal doctrine with the hands-on learning of practical skills. Unlike other law schools, our law graduates are exempted from the articling requirement as a result of the integrated practical skills in all three years of our legal program. Law graduates may immediately sit for the bar exams and enter the legal profession practice-ready.
The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law was a collaborative effort in Thunder Bay to serve the northern Ontario region and providing access to justice in our region.
We are a small community law school with class sizes that allow students and faculty members to get to know each other.
More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information
All fees are displayed in Canadian Dollars ($CAD)
Law
Thunder Bay
| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $19,338.23 | $2,428.73 | $21,766.96 | $10,883.48 | $10,883.48 | $3,867.65 | $3,998.80 | $1,933.82 | $1,999.40 |
2 | $15,796.28 | $1,428.73 | $17,225.01 | $8,612.51 | $8,612.50 | $3,159.26 | $3,290.41 | $1,579.63 | $1,645.20 |
3 | $15,796.28 | $1,428.73 | $17,225.01 | $8,612.51 | $8,612.50 | $3,159.26 | $3,290.41 | $1,579.63 | $1,645.20 |
| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $19,338.23 | $2,428.73 | $21,766.96 | $10,883.48 | $10,883.48 | $3,867.65 | $3,998.80 | $1,933.82 | $1,999.40 |
2 | $15,796.28 | $1,428.73 | $17,225.01 | $8,612.51 | $8,612.50 | $3,159.26 | $3,290.41 | $1,579.63 | $1,645.20 |
3 | $15,796.28 | $1,428.73 | $17,225.01 | $8,612.51 | $8,612.50 | $3,159.26 | $3,290.41 | $1,579.63 | $1,645.20 |
| Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Law Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees: | ||
| Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 99.00 |
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 139.43 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 95.14 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
| Exam Software Fee | SLESF | 58.00 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 446.57 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees: | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund Fee | SBLDF | 59.00 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental* | SMEDF | 418.00 |
| LUSU Bus Pass** | SLBUS | 252.00 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 156.00 |
| Aboriginal Programming | SLRAB | 2.00 |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.50 |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 5.00 |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 2.00 |
| Sustainability Fee | SLRSU | 5.50 |
| WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 7.00 |
| CFS - Canadian Federation of Students Fee | SLCFS | 20.16 |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 10.00 |
| Law Student Society Fee | SLAWS | 45.00 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 982.16 | |
| TOTAL Law Student Ancillary Fees (for Year 1, see table below): | 1428.73 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op, Part-Time, Senior, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
First Year Students Only:
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Law Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Law Field School (Law Camp) | SLAW1 | 1000.00 |
| Law Student Compulsory Ancillary Fee (Thunder Bay): | 1428.73 | |
| TOTAL Year 1 LAW Student Compulsory Ancillary Fee (Thunder Bay): | 2428.73 |
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 99.00 |
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 139.43 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 95.14 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 388.57 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 59.00 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental | SMEDF * | 418.00 |
| LUSU Bus Pass | SLBUS ** | 252.00 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 156.00 |
| Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 2.00 |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.50 |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 5.00 |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 2.00 |
| Sustainability | SLRSU | 5.50 |
| WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 7.00 |
| Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee | SLCFS | 20.16 |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 10.00 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 937.16 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay) | 1325.73 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op, Part-Time, Senior, and Graduate students are not covered, but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year - Undergraduate Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIE | 82.72 |
| Total Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): | 1325.73 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Students - Undergraduate Full-Time (Thunder Bay): | 1408.45 |
| 2024-25 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Athletic Building Fee (Wolf Den) | SABWF | 19.80 | 9.90 |
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHF | 27.89 | 13.94 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 19.03 | 9.51 |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Lakehead University Services Subtotal: | 77.72 | 38.85 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 11.80 | 5.90 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 31.20 | 15.60 |
| Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 0.40 | 0.20 |
| Sustainability Fee | SLRSU | 1.10 | 0.55 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee | SLRWU | 1.40 | 0.70 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SLCFS | 4.03 | 2.02 |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| LUSU fees Subtotal: | 53.43 | 26.72 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 131.15 | 65.57 | |
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees For Part-Time Undergraduate First Year Students: | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | |
| Orientation and First Year Experience Fee (Flat Fee - not per course) | SORIE | 82.72 | 82.72 |
| Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 131.15 | 65.57 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate First Year/First Course (Thunder Bay): | 213.87 | 148.28 |
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHO | 111.56 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 95.14 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal | 231.70 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 59.00 |
| LUSU U-Pass Fee | SLBUO | 152.25 |
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDO | 418.00 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 156.00 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSO | 7.00 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSO | 20.16 |
| LUSU Fees (Orillia) Subtotal | 812.41 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees - Undergraduate Full-Time (Orillia) | 1044.11 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op, Part-Time, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
First Year Students
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIO | 82.72 |
| LUSU and LU Services Fees Total | 1044.11 | |
| Total | 1126.83 |
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount Per Course (1.0FCE) | Amount Per Half Course (0.5FCE) |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHO | 22.31 | 11.16 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 19.03 | 9.51 |
| Lakehead Services Fees Subtotal: | 46.34 | 23.17 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union Fees | |||
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 11.80 | 5.90 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 31.20 | 15.60 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSO | 1.40 | 0.70 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SCFSO | 4.03 | 2.02 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 48.43 | 24.22 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): | 94.77 | 47.39 | |
| First Year Part-Time Orillia Students: | |||
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee (Flat fee - Not per course) | SORIO | 82.72 | 82.72 |
| Part-Time Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia) | 94.77 | 47.39 | |
| TOTAL Part-Time Per Course/First Course, First Year (Orillia) | 177.49 | 130.11 |
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering | Code | Amount |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHG | 107.89 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMG | 25.00 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAG | 95.14 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 231.70 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | ||
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDG | 418.00 |
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSG | 156.00 |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDG | 59.00 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSG | 7.00 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSG | 20.16 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 660.16 | |
| Georgian/Barrie U-Pass Fee ** | SLBUB | 199.04 |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs except Engineering: | 1090.90 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDG) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op students, Part-Time Students, Seniors, and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The Georgian/Barrie Bus Pass Fee (SLBUB): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for First Year Full-Time Lakehead-Georgian (Barrie) - Non-Engineering | Code | Amount |
| Orientation & First Year Experience Fee | SORIB | 82.72 |
| LUSU and LU Services and Bus Pass Subtotal | 1090.90 | |
| Total | 1173.62 |
| 2024-25 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) All Programs | Code | Amount Per Course (1.0 FCE) | Amount Per Half Course (0.5 FCE) |
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Student Recreation and Wellness | SATHG | 22.31 | 11.16 |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMG | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAG | 19.03 | 9.51 |
| Lakehead Services Subtotal: | 46.34 | 23.17 | |
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSG | 31.20 | 15.60 |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDG | 11.80 | 5.90 |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SWUSG | 1.40 | 0.70 |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SCFSG | 4.03 | 2.02 |
| LUSU Fees Subtotal: | 48.43 | 24.22 | |
| TOTAL Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time (Per Course) Undergraduate Lakehead-Georgian Students (Barrie) - all programs: | 94.77 | 47.39 |