Overview

Key features

We have the largest number of clinical placements per student in Canada. We have longstanding partnerships with Indigenous communities and a deeply-held ethic of social contribution.

Our programs focus on a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects that emphasize a law-and-society approach. You’ll specialize in your field of choice and receive expert mentorship from our faculty. Your graduate degree will empower you in careers as a researcher and an expert of legal knowledge. The Law program is offered at University of Victoria, British Columbia.

Areas of focus

Aboriginal law and Indigenous rights
Constitutional law
Environmental law and policy
Legal history
Legal theory, especially feminist and critical legal theory
Market regulation
Employment and labour law
International private and public law
Commercial law

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law and Society

Applied Legal Methodology

One non-law graduate-level seminar

One additional course

LLM Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Public Law View 26 other Masters in Public Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum requirements for admission to the LLM degree program are:

A Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent law degree from any authorized degree-granting institution (Canadian or international).
An average of B (a minimum of 5.0/9.0 GPA) in the final two years of that law degree program. In practice, however, most of the successful applicants offered admission have a higher GPA of at least a B+ average (a minimum 6.0/9.0 GPA), high Upper 2nd class standing, or equivalent.
A thesis proposal and research interests that align with the interdisciplinary Law and Society focus of our program.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5602 CAD / year

≈ 5602 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4442 CAD / year

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Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Scholarships Information

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