Program Description
- Master in Law is a 2 years program at the University of Ottawa.
- This program is offered in English and in French, and sometimes in a combination of both.
- The graduate studies in law are a joint endeavor of the Common Law and Civil Law Sections.
- Students may readily complete their graduate studies while learning something of Canada’s other legal and linguistic traditions.
- The programs are offered in English and in French, and sometimes in a combination of both.
- In accordance with the University of Ottawa Policy, examinations, assignments and the research paper or thesis may be written in either English or French.
- The programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
- In this degree (LLM), they offer both a thesis option and a research paper option.
- In the context of the master’s with research paper, students have a choice of eight concentrations:
- Global Sustainability and Environmental Law
- Health Law, Policy and Ethics
- International Humanitarian and Security Law
- International Trade and Investment Law
- Law and Social Justice
- Law and Technology
- Legislative Studies, and
- Notarial Law
- The International Outlook of this Program is 89.6%.
- The student to teacher ratio is 12:1 which helps increase in interaction between professors and students.
- The majority of the classes have 20 students which boost Students Performance.
- The Salary of the graduates will be between 38,322 USD – 50,358 USD.
- The Employment rate after graduation is 92.8%.
- To apply for any Scholarship a student must have at least 80% marks.
Program Highlights
| Degree Type Offered | Master |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Fees | $ 42908 for 2 years |
| Delivery Type | Full Time |
| Admission Intake | Fall (Deadline – Feb 1) |
| Language Proficiency | IELTS,TOEFL |
| Offered By | Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa |
| Program URL | https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-laws-llm/#text |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants have at least an A- or 80% average overall (CGPA).
- The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is mandatory for all applicants.
- Applicants have a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Language Requirments:
- The students must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required at the time of admission.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The students must have completed 10th and intermediate i.e 12th grade which has mathematics courses with 70% marks.
- Applicants have a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
- The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is mandatory for this program.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate – The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the higher secondary education.
- Financial Documentation – The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation – This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose – This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV – This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
Application Deadline
CHECK ELIGIBILITY
| Event | End Date |
| fall | Feb 1, 2021 |
Scores Required
7 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
100 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $19654 | $19654 |
| Others | $1800 | $1800 |
| Total | $21454 | $21454 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | $ 4420 |
| Meals | $ 5350 |
| Living Expenses | $ 2990 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship | $ 10847 | Yes | N/A |
| Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Mar 31, 2021 |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | $ 4000 | Yes | N/A |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Variable | Yes | N/A |
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Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Offered By | Tution Fees |
| Master of Laws [L.L.M] | full time | 2 years | on-campus | Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa | $18849 |
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- Student Visa and Visitor Visa (Optional) are required to study in Canada.
- The Student visa is a document that the Canadian government issues that allow foreign nationals to study at institutions in Canada.
- A student visa is usually valid for the length of the student’s study program, plus an extra 90 days. The 90 days lets the student prepare to leave Canada or apply to extend their stay.
- The cost of the student visa is 113 USD.
- The students need these documents to apply for a study permit:
- Proof of acceptance i.e The offer letter that the student received from the university.
- Proof of identity
- Proof of financial support i.e Documents showing the financial status.
Work Study
The Work-Study Program gives the student a chance to work On-campus if the student is a full-time student:
- Work Part-time during the academic year to earn around 2,250 USD.
- Work Full time during the summer months to earn close to 4,500 USD.
The Applications are to be submitted on the university page for the future work term.
- Spring/Summer term – March 14 to June 13
- Fall term – August 1 to October 10
- Winter term – December 1 to January 31
Some jobs available on campus are:
- Student ambassador
- Student mentor
- Research assistant
- Assistant editor
- Assistant fundraising officer
- Theatre costume assistant
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