25 Master's degrees in Legal Studies in Canada

If you have an interest in how the law informs, shapes and structures healthcare and policy Dalhousie University's Juris Doctor/Master of Health Administration in Health Administration combined with JD programme is for you. 

This Paralegal Postgrad.Cert from Fanshawe College will give you the knowledge to make a career providing legal services within the paralegal’s scope of practice. The front lines of the legal profession require practical knowledge and an ability to work with many different types of people and situations. If you’ve considered a career in law,

Organizations increasingly face loss of income due to fraud in the new digital, global landscape. Fraud investigation specialists play a vital role in detection and investigation of fraud to mitigate financial risk. The Fraud Investigation and Risk Management course from Conestoga College will prepare you to identify, investigate, and document the most common frauds affecting Canadian businesses.

The Paralegal - Accelerated programme at St. Clair College is set-up in part as an office simulation and includes mock hearings and trials. In addition to a 140-hour work placement, students have the opportunity to work in the St Clair College Forms Completion Clinic to gain valuable real-life experience working with clients while offering an invaluable service to the community.

The Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies from Royal Roads University is comprised of the three core courses of the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies programme. Interdisciplinary studies can be a great fit if you seek answers to complex problems in unique, multidisciplinary ways.

The Social Justice - Gender and Women's Studies programme at Lakehead University is an interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree. This full-time course, based at the Thunder Bay or Orillia campuses, explores human rights and equality. Students can choose from various completion routes, including a practicum or research project.

The Applied Legal Studies M.A. at Simon Fraser University is a specialised graduate programme designed for those pursuing a career as a Notary Public. This public study mode course provides essential legal training over a rigorous duration, serving as a primary prerequisite for professional membership in British Columbia.

The Studies in Law programme at the University of Toronto is a specialized Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree. This full-time course is designed for scholars without prior legal training who wish to integrate legal dimensions into their own disciplines. It offers a unique academic bridge for interdisciplinary research.

The English - Social Justice Studies programme at Lakehead University is a Master of Arts degree offered full-time at the Thunder Bay and Orillia campuses. This interdisciplinary course combines literary analysis with social justice frameworks, providing students with advanced research skills over a two-year duration.

The Law LLM program is offered through the College of Law by the College of Graduate Studies and Research at the University of Saskatchewan. The LLM program is thesis-based, offering supervision in a wide range of areas, including Aboriginal, commercial, constitutional, criminal and human rights law.

The Social Justice Education programme at the University of Toronto is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This interdisciplinary curriculum explores the ethical and political contexts of education. Students engage with diverse social science traditions to address equity and justice in modern society.

The General Law programme at York University is a professional LLM designed for global legal practitioners. This full-time course offers a customisable curriculum across various legal disciplines. Completed over one year, the programme provides a flexible study mode for students seeking advanced expertise in a public university setting.

The Business Law in a Global Context program at the University of Montreal offers advanced training in North American law, comparative law, and international law, while addressing the increasing complexity of law in a globalized world. 

The Paralegal graduate certificate programme from Humber Polytechnic prepares you for an exciting career in the legal field. You will gain skills in legal research, oral and written advocacy, critical thinking and problem solving through a case-based and problem-based learning environment. 

The Master of Business Administration - Juris Doctor (Combined Degree) at University of Alberta is an intensive master level programme. This public study mode course integrates advanced legal theory with strategic management. It is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to master both corporate law and business leadership.

Waterloo’s Sociology Department provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment in which to learn and to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today. We offer a master degree in Social and Legal Studies at University of Waterloo.

Social Practice and Innovation from Ontario Tech University is an interdisciplinary program at the intersections of legal studies, communication and digital media, and political science.

The Legal Studies M.A. at Carleton University is a two-year, full-time programme exploring law and social transformation. This interdisciplinary course examines regulation, citizenship, and legal challenges. Students benefit from a public study mode and a location near Canada's supreme legal institutions in the capital.

The Chemical Engineering - Science, Society and Policy programme at the University of Ottawa is a full-time M.Sc. level course. This public study mode programme integrates advanced engineering research with science policy, typically completed within two years to refine technical expertise and decision-making skills.

The Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctorate (Double Degree) course from Queen's University capitalizes on the strength of the internationally acclaimed, intensive 12-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered by Smith School of Business and the rich program in business law offered by Queen’s Law.