Top law schools in Canada 2025
| Canada Law Rank 2025 | Global Law Rank 2025 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | University of Toronto | 74.2 | 74.6 | 85.9 | 63.2 | 61.8 | 70.7 |
| 2 | 33 | McGill University | 69.1 | 73.6 | 75.2 | 57.6 | 43.8 | 76.1 |
| 3 | 41 | University of British Columbia | 64.5 | 58.1 | 59.7 | 73.3 | 47.4 | 86.2 |
| 4 | =63 | York University | 55.3 | 53 | 47.6 | 63 | 49.5 | 70.1 |
| 5 | 69 | University of Ottawa | 54.7 | 54.6 | 50 | 57 | 53.8 | 64.5 |
| 6 | =89 | Dalhousie University | 51.1 | 42.7 | 50 | 63.2 | 17.7 | 66.2 |
| =7 | 101–125 | Queen’s University | 46.6–49.7 | 42.5 | 35.3 | 60.7 | 54.4 | 67 |
| =7 | 101–125 | Université de Montréal | 46.6–49.7 | 32.6 | 46.9 | 62 | 47.9 | 78.1 |
| =9 | 126–150 | University of Alberta | 43.6–46.5 | 31.6 | 32.3 | 72.7 | 61.2 | 53.6 |
| =9 | 126–150 | University of Victoria | 43.6–46.5 | 31.2 | 32.4 | 67.9 | 20.9 | 68.3 |
| =11 | 151–175 | Université du Québec | 41.4–43.5 | 34.5 | 35.3 | 55.7 | 17.7 | 58 |
| =11 | 151–175 | Western University | 41.4–43.5 | 28.4 | 26.2 | 69.2 | 48.1 | 62.7 |
| 13 | 176–200 | Université Laval | 39.8–41.3 | 24.3 | 35.4 | 59.6 | 39.8 | 71.5 |
| =14 | 201–250 | Toronto Metropolitan University | 36.7–39.7 | 24.6 | 22.8 | 71.1 | 17.7 | 49.3 |
| =14 | 201–250 | University of Calgary | 36.7–39.7 | 32.4 | 21.6 | 57.7 | 63.5 | 57.6 |
| =16 | 251–300 | Carleton University | 32.8–36.6 | 15.6 | 22.6 | 60.8 | 61.1 | 69.7 |
| =16 | 251–300 | University of Saskatchewan | 32.8–36.6 | 29.5 | 23.9 | 58.8 | 36.8 | 39.5 |
| 18 | 301+ | Ontario Tech University | 17.0–32.7 | 14.9 | 20 | 60.9 | 17.7 | 63.1 |
Key Insights into the Best Law Schools in Canada
· York University moved from sixth place in 2024 to fourth place in 2025.
· Dalhousie University climbed from seventh to sixth, improving its teaching and international outlook scores.
· Université de Montréal dropped from fifth place in 2024 to seventh place in 2025, despite maintaining strong international recognition.
· Queen’s University moved into the top seven, tying with Université de Montréal.
· Toronto Metropolitan University entered the rankings in 14th place as a new addition to Canada's best law schools.
Choosing the Right University in Canada for Law
Selecting a good law school in Canada requires careful consideration of multiple factors. The Times Higher Education rankings are based on five core pillars:
1. Research Environment – The reputation and productivity of research
2. Teaching Quality – Faculty expertise, student engagement, and learning resources.
3. Research Quality – Influence of published legal research in the field.
4. Industry Collaboration – Links with the legal profession and practical opportunities.
5. International Outlook – Global partnerships, diversity, and academic exchange.
The table for the best law schools in Canada was derived from data collected from the THE Subject Rankings: Law. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page.
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