
Overview
You will learn through interactive discussions and explore practical issues related to your specialization. You’ll have access to a wide range of elective options to broaden your legal knowledge or explore new areas related to your professional interests.
The LLM in Taxation Law specialization from York University offers an in-depth examination into the policies, principles, and internal logic of tax laws in Canada and beyond. The required course addresses tax policy, statutory interpterion, and the taxation of individuals, while electives broaden the scope. You will explore all aspects of taxation law, from the basic rules underlying traditional personal tax planning principles to current developments in the sophisticated design of financial instruments.
Who is the Specialization for?
- Lawyers or law graduates with legal work experience who have a strong demonstrated interest in taxation law and wish to establish or expand a practice in this area of specialization
- Note: While Taxation Law is available on both a part-time and full-time basis, full-time is reserved for internationally trained lawyers and junior lawyers. Experienced lawyers and non-legal professionals are encouraged to consider our part-time option.
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Courses include:
- Canadian Graduate Legal Research and Writing
- Graduate Legal Studies
- Tax Policy, Statutory Interpretation and Taxation of Individuals
- Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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General requirements
Admission to Professional LLM specializations is competitive. At OsgoodePD, we can help you navigate the process. The Admissions Committee reviews each applicant’s completed file and takes into consideration criteria such as academic background, professional work experience, and whether the program fits your stated goals. The information below represents the minimum requirements for admission consideration to our graduate degree programs – meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.
- JD/LLB degree or undergraduate degree (a graduate degree is an asset to non-legal professionals)
- Overall B (75%) average (or equivalent)
- Professional work experience (JD/LLB graduates require at least 2 years, while non-legal professionals require at least 5 years of related senior-level experience)
- Acceptable English language proficiency (see requirements)
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International
32034 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16017 CAD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15204 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7602 CAD per semester during 12 months.
Part-time per term:
Domestic: $3,801
International: $8,009
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