Program Overview
The Common Law at University of British Columbia is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Common Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 1,015 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Common Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Canadian Public Law
- Canadian Private Law: Contractual Obligations and Remedies
- Canadian Criminal Law and Procedure
- Seminar in Topics in Common Law Theory and Practice
- Advanced Legal Research and Writing
- Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Normally, applicants for a master\'s degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor\'s degree from UBC including one of the following:
- A minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC) in third- and fourth-year courses.
- Academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,015 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 1,015 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; CAD 853 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of British Columbia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
public research university in British Columbia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
