New Law & Arts Dual Degree Launching at Trent University for Fall 2017
New program in partnership with Swansea University to provide students B.A. and LL.B. in just six years
Future Trent students interested in pursuing a career in law can now complete a dual degree – an honours Bachelor of Arts and an LL.B. – in just six years, thanks to an exciting new partnership between the University and the highly-regarded School of Law at Swansea University in the UK.
The new Law & Arts: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LL.B. & B.A.) will welcome its first group of students in fall 2017 and marks for the first dual degree program to be offered at Trent University in partnership with another university.
“Trent University is at the forefront of pairing program innovation with significant, meaningful educational experiences that prepare students to be career-ready global citizens,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “We look forward to this exciting new partnership with Swansea University, and know that our students will benefit greatly from the value this opportunity brings those who want to take on a dual degree and take their education global.”
With this program, in addition to receiving a dual degree, students have the opportunity to become global citizens, gaining international education and experience – something important and often valued in the legal profession. Having a dual degree has also proven to be important to students seeking a competitive edge when it comes to employment prospects and life post-graduation.
Another advantage to the program is the opportunity for students to not only pursue just their single interest in law, but to combine it with a B.A. degree in their area of interest. Students will be able to choose from one of nine B.A. programs at Trent’s Peterborough campus and from one of three programs at the Durham campus. Degree options include: Canadian Studies, English Literature, Environmental & Resource Studies, Gender & Women’s Studies, History, International Development Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies, and Sociology. With a wide-range of diverse programs to choose from, students will gain expertise in their chosen discipline and also gain the specific skillset to pursue a successful career in law.
Students in the new program will attend Trent to begin their B.A program for the first two years, before taking their studies overseas to Swansea, UK to complete three years of study and earn their LL.B. For their final sixth year, students will return to Trent University in Peterborough and fulfill the honours component of their B.A. degree and complete a variety of Canadian Law courses, helping prepare them for the required National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams. With the successful completion of NCA exams, students can take the bar exam and practice law in Canada.
“The introduction of this new program is another demonstration of Trent’s commitment to developing strong, in-demand academic programs. Trent University couldn’t be more thrilled than to announce this exclusive new partnership with Swansea University. This partnership is a natural fit as both universities mirror a lot of the same values, learning environments and teaching philosophies,” said Jackie Muldoon, provost and vice-president academic at Trent University.
Details of the new program are also being shared with current Trent students who may be interested in transferring into the new unique program.
About Trent University
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Here, undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Across all disciplines, Trent brings critical, integrative thinking to life every day. Today, Trent's unique approach to personal development through supportive, collaborative community engagement is in more demand than ever. Students lead the way by co-creating experiences rooted in dialogue, diverse perspectives and collaboration. In a learning environment that builds life-long passion for inclusion, leadership and social change, Trent's students, alumni, faculty and staff are engaged global citizens who are catalysts in developing sustainable solutions to complex issues. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while Trent University Durham delivers a distinct mix of programming in the east GTA.
For more information contact: Kate Weersink, media relations & strategic communications officer, Trent University, 705-748-1011 x6180 or kateweersink@trentu.ca