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.

Construction Law from York University is an increasingly complex field where there is a widespread need for legal expertise. This program is designed to equip both legal and non-legal professionals who engage with construction law matters with comprehensive knowledge of the subject. The learning outcomes are the program are focused on a thorough understanding of the core areas of construction law, such as: contract law, insurance law, dispute resolution law, environmental law, business law and regulatory policy and theory.

Who is the Specialization for?

Lawyers interested in establishing or advancing their practice in this field
Law graduates with a demonstrated interest and work experience in this area
Senior non-legal professional who have significant exposure to construction law related issues in their work

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Canadian Graduate Legal Research and Writing

Graduate Legal Studies

Construction Law Theory and Practice
Construction Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 34 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Admissions Committee considers each application holistically on the basis of factors such as academic background, professional work experience, and whether the program fits your stated goals. Admission to the program is competitive. 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)

Tuition Fee

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International

8008 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8008 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

3800 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3800 CAD per year during 24 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.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Construction Law.

Available Scholarships

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