Multi-Degree
If your goal is to become a lawyer in Ontario, this unique pathway (among the first of its kind available in Canada!) allows you to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sussex in just six years. Choose from select majors at Laurier’s Brantford or Waterloo campuses, including Criminology, History, Human Rights, Law and Society, English, Philosophy and Political Science.
You’ll gain international experience while studying for your LLB in the United Kingdom before returning to Laurier for your final year. Graduates earn both degrees and are prepared for careers in law, business, government and more.
Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you'll gain real-world experience.
Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:
Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!):
In your final year at Laurier, you will take courses that prepare you to write the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams. These are required for legal practice in Canada when a law degree is earned abroad. The final year is tailored to this unique program, so you receive academic support with the accreditation process upon returning to Canada. Learn more about practising law in Canada after graduation.
Start developing your legal knowledge with modules in:
Continue building your foundation and explore new areas of the legal system with modules in:
Choose from dozens of optional modules which reflect the faculty’s research expertise.
The Laurier-Sussex BA + LLB pathway is available in seven Laurier Honours BA programs:
The Laurier-Sussex program is also offered in combination with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, which focuses on providing you with scientific knowledge and critical inquiry skills alongside your law degree.
These are a few of the many popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
Once you’re at Laurier, you can connect with an academic advisor in your first year for more information about pursuing a minor. In the meantime, check out other electives and minors to enhance your degree.
OUAC Codes:
When you apply on the OUAC application:
Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:
Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to international@wlu.ca.
Laurier's language of instruction is English, and so we may require you to provide evidence of your English proficiency to help make sure you are successful in your academic courses.
Your three most recent years of full-time education must be in English without taking any ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. If you do not meet this requirement, you must provide evidence of your English proficiency.
We reserve the right to request an English-language test from any applicant.
If you do not meet Laurier's English proficiency requirement but are academically qualified for your program, you may be eligible for a conditional offer of admission.
The Academic Transition Pathway (ATP) program is offered through our affiliated institution, Wilfrid Laurier International College, and provides an option for meeting our English-proficiency requirement. If you have received an offer to Laurier with a condition to meet our English-proficiency requirement, you can meet that condition by successfully completing the ATP program.
If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the University of Sussex's Bachelor of Law (LLB) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.
To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:
1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
2. Explore our transfer pathway opportunities below to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.
Visit our admission requirements section to find specific requirements for transfer students, indigenous applicants, mature learners, homeschooled applicants, senior citizens, refugees, and more.
It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.
Our BA + LLB graduates go on to a wide range of rewarding careers. Here are just a few examples:
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
Thinking about pursuing a career in law? The Laurier Law Council is here to help guide Laurier students through the decision to start their journey practicing law.
As a Laurier alum, you'll have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
Below is a breakdown of tuition fees and expenses for Bachelor of Arts (BA) students for one year (or two terms) studying full time. Fees are based on 2026/27 rates and are subject to increase. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars.
| Fee Type | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,180-$7,222 | $36,624 |
| Student Fees |
$1,830-$2,133 |
$2,778-$3,082 $4,967 (with co-op) |
| Textbook Fees | $500 | $500 |
See a full breakdown of your first-year expenses.
Starting fall 2025, Sussex Law School is offering a 20% tuition discount to Laurier students enrolled in the Laurier-Sussex Law program. The tuition discount is for all three years of study at Sussex and is worth approximately $8,000 CAD per year.
The amount of tuition a Canadian student can expect to pay for one year at Law School at the University of Sussex is approximately $35,000 CAD (at exchange rates from August 2026, equivalent to £18,600).
This is primarily an in-person program, meaning you'll attend classes on campus and learn face-to-face with professors and classmates. When you register for courses, you'll be able to select from available sections and create your timetable.
In-person delivery gives you direct access to faculty, hands-on learning opportunities and a traditional university student experience.
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Have questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548‑889‑8888 or see all contact information.
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