Global Professional Law

The Faculty of Law welcomes applications from lawyers, business leaders, government professionals, and others for its Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) program in business law. The GPLLM is open to both lawyers and non-lawyers with an excellent record of academic achievement and professional experience.

• Online application (apply.sgs.utoronto.ca)

• GPLLM Checklist for Online Application (PDF)

• Instructions for Referees (PDF)

Applications to the GPLLM program are considered on a rolling basis; please note that admissions decisions are made by committee and can often take several months. There will be a cap on the number of students enrolled in the program, so applicants are encouraged to submit all of their materials as early as possible in a given application cycle.

Applicants who are lawyers, i.e., who have completed a first law degree (a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), a Juris Doctor (J.D.), or the equivalent) from a recognized university, must meet the admissions standards of the Faculty of Law\'s Graduate Program and the School of Graduate Studies, including at least a mid-B standing or equivalent in their first law degree. In addition, it is recommended that law applicants have at least three years of professional legal work experience in a law firm, corporation, government agency, or other type of organization. However, some exceptions may apply, and each candidate\'s background and experience will be assessed on its merits.

Applicants who are non-lawyers must have a bachelor\'s degree in another discipline and meet the admissions standards set by the School of Graduate Studies in terms of academic standing, including at least a mid-B standing or equivalent in their prior degrees. In addition, it is recommended that non-law applicants have at least three to five years of leadership or senior management experience in a corporation with international exposure, financial institution, government agency, public institution, or other complex organization.

It is essential that GPLLM candidates have a command of the English language. If your primary language is not English and you graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction and examination was not English, you must demonstrate your facility in English by completing an English-language facility test unless you meet one of the exceptions outlined in the application. This language requirement should be met at the time you submit your application.

Note: The GPLLM does not in itself qualify graduates to practice law in Canada. However, as of September 2012, students are able to take courses designed to meet the National Committee of Accreditation\'s requirements for internationally trained lawyers. For other alternatives, please see the Faculty of Law\'s National Committee on Accreditation Options.