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 Financial Law specialization from York University offers an in-depth examination of the legal and policy frameworks of Canadian and international banking and financial services law. Required courses address financial, banking, bankruptcy, and insolvency law. You will explore and be challenged by complex legal problems facing the industry.  The courses will be taught by a diverse range of academics, professionals, and industry leaders, all of whom are experts in their areas of teaching and practice.

Who is the Specialization for?

Lawyers and legal professionals in the banking and financial services sector, including in-house counsel at financial institutions (i.e. banks, credit unions), government lawyers in the financial services regulatory area, and lawyers in private practice
Senior professionals who do not have a law degree but have more than five years of professional experience in the financial services industry, particularly those in roles related to compliance and legal risk who wish to add a strong advanced foundation in banking and financial services law to their professional profile
Lawyers or law graduates with legal work experience who have a strong demonstrated interest in financial law and wish to establish a practice in this area of specialization

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Canadian Graduate Legal Research and Writing

Graduate Legal Studies

Financial Law

Advanced Banking Law
Advanced Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law

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

Civil & Private 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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Other requirements

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)

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

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Available Scholarships

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