Graduate with two degrees in six years with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Multidisciplinary Studies + a Juris Doctor (JD) with Griffith University in Australia, ranked as the #1 law school in Queensland and #2 in Australia.
Begin your studies online or at Laurier’s Waterloo or Brantford campus, where you’ll design a flexible, personalized degree aligned with your interests, goals and career aspirations. Continue your education at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus (just minutes from the beach!), where you’ll complete a two-year JD.
Designed to support entry into Canada’s legal profession through the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), this unique multi-degree pathway combines global experience, academic flexibility and professional preparation for your future in law.
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 in this program:
Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree:
You'll spend four years at Laurier completing your BA in Multidisciplinary Studies in Brantford, Waterloo or online. You'll spend your last two years at Griffith earning your Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
The BA in Multidisciplinary Studies is a flexible program with only one required course in your final year.
AF495 Multidisciplinary Capstone Experience is a variable-content seminar that provides you with an integrative learning experience where you will bring together what you have learned across disciplines into a meaningful research project.
The BA in Multidisciplinary Studies program requires students to take at least one (and up to two) Minors (6 courses). See our full list of available minors.
OUAC code: UZD
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 Multidisciplinary Studies (BA) and Law Degree (JD) with Griffith University 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:
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.
Note: Additional training and education may be required.
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 Laurier Multidisciplinary (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 | $36,624 |
| Student Fees |
$1,830-$2,133 |
$2,778-$3,082 $4,967 (with co-op) |
| Textbook Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
See a full breakdown of your first-year expenses.
Griffith University offers a 30% tuition discount for the duration of the JD degree for any student who has completed the Honours BA in Multidisciplinary Studies at Laurier.
You’ll attend some scheduled classes in a physical classroom and participate in some online. Some online components may be live at scheduled times (virtual synchronous), while others can be completed independently (virtual asynchronous). When you register for classes each term, you’ll choose from online and in-person course options.
While part of the program is delivered online, some courses may require in-person exams, either on campus or at an approved testing location near your home.
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Have questions? Email chooselaurier@wlu.ca, call 548‑889‑8888 or see all contact information.
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