Overview

The Law - Juris Doctor course from Thompson Rivers University students are drawn from a wide range of disciplines and are given a thorough grounding in Canadian law. At the end of the three-year program, JD graduates are ideally placed to undertake a career in the legal profession.

This programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) and aligns with IRCC’s updated list of eligible fields of study (CIP Code: 22.0101). Please consult the IRCC website for the latest information.

Career opportunities:

TRU Law graduates have enjoyed tremendous success in the job market. They’ve obtained positions in private practice, including with well-known regional, national and international law firms. They’ve obtained clerkship positions with various Canadian courts, and jobs with government employers, non-profits, and corporations.

Learn more about employment outcomes for TRU Law graduates, and get in touch with our in-house TRU Law Career Services Office to access more specific career-related information and services that connect students to the legal community.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constitutional Law
Contracts
Crime: Law and Procedure
Administrative Law
Evidence
Truth and Rebuilding Canadian Indigenous Legal Relations (TRC)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

International Law Public Law View 16 other Masters in International Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Must have an undergraduate degree in an approved course of study; or
Must have completed the first three years of an undergraduate degree (minimum 96 credits) with at least 30 credits of upper-level courses; or
Must have completed the first two years and be currently enrolled in the third year of an undergraduate degree programme to receive a conditional offer based on successful completion and maintained academic integrity averaged by June 30. Note: 30 of the 96 credits must be completed at senior level.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Kamloops

Funding

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