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Foundations of Canadian Law at York University covers foundational aspects of the Canadian legal landscape, including Canada’s legal history and structure; skills-focused topics, such as legal research and writing; and more specialized topics, through elective courses of your choice. Learn from expert faculty and network with professionals across a variety of industries. The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law opens the doors to better career opportunities in the Canadian legal market and can set the stage for further graduate study.

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Our Study Law in Canada and Practise Law in Canada on demand information sessions are designed to help you better understand our program offerings and provide you with the confidence to choose the program that best fits your background and interests.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Canadian Legal Research and Analysis

Canadian Public Law

Canadian Private Law

Academic and Applied Legal Writing
Canadian Criminal Law

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00

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International Applicants are Encouraged to Apply by: April 15

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 17 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A degree in law from outside Canada with a minimum overall “B” (75%) average (or equivalent)
Applicants without a law degree must have an honours bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall “B” (75%) average or (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience involving exposure to legal or regulatory issues
Acceptable English language proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

18711 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18711 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

9900 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9900 CAD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Get started with our on demand information sessions!

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Toronto

Financing

Funding

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