Courtney received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2024. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Philosophy with a minor in Crime, Law, and Justice Studies (2020), and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Sociology (2022) from the University of Saskatchewan. 

Throughout her legal studies, Courtney competed with the Gale Cup Moot Team, participated in the Criminal Intensive Practicum, volunteered for three community legal education projects with Pro Bono Students Canada, served as an Upper-Year Mentor in the Dispute Resolution program for first year law students, and served as a Justice in the First Year Moot Competitions.