Overview

The Law programme at Western University - Canada offers students a sophisticated environment to pursue advanced legal scholarship and professional development. This Master of Laws (LLM) is designed to accommodate diverse career goals through two distinct pathways tailored to academic research or practical expertise. Students benefit from a rigorous curriculum that addresses complex legal and policy issues within a globally recognised faculty.

Why Law at Western University - Canada?

The university is renowned for its significant strengths in corporate law and provides a collaborative environment where students work closely with expert supervisors. Facilities such as the dedicated law building and its integrated services support a thriving graduate community. The programme is distinguished by its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for high-level legal analysis. Furthermore, students have access to unique funding sources specifically allocated for legal studies, alongside traditional graduate support packages.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 9652 per semester
National fee: CAD 3456 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Legal Research and Analysis
Corporate Law
Legal Theory
Research Methods
Major Research Project
Thesis

Careers with Law

Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of high-level roles within the legal sector. The programme equips students for academic careers in research and teaching or for advanced practice in professional environments. Many students aim for prestigious positions such as in-house counsel at large corporations or roles within major legal firms. The training provided enables graduates to contribute effectively to political debates and develop solutions for emerging legal challenges in society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Law

Criminal Law

Government & Public Administration

Intellectual Property, Information & Technology

International Law

Labour, Employment & Social Justice

Litigation

Universal or Specialty Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

January 15 - Acceptance notifications begin in January and continue until the middle of the summer

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent with a minimum average of B (74%) in the last two years of full-time study.

A sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis or a published journal article. The subject matter of the academic writing sample must be legal.

Biographical information

Contact information

Statement of academic intent

Electronic transcripts from Ontario universities/colleges

Professional background

Referee information

Proficiency in English Scores

List of publications

References

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19304 CAD / year

≈ 19304 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6912 CAD / year

≈ 6912 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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