Program Overview
The Law at University of Western Ontario 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 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 7.5
- Tuition: CAD 9,956 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 4,676 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: London, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Approaches to Legal Scholarship;
- Guided Study and Research Methodology
- Graduate Colloquium
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Juris Doctor or equivalent with a minimum average of B (74%) in the last two years of full-time study.
- A sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis or a published journal article. The subject matter of the academic writing sample must be legal.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 9,956 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 4,676 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 9,956 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 4,676 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Western Ontario 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 Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
London, Canada
public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
