LLM in Law & Society in Canada at UVic Canada

Program Overview for LLM in Law & Society in Canada:

UVic Law is widely regarded as one of Canada’s finest law schools. We’re known for our experiential learning and commitment to community engagement and social justice. 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.

In PhD program, you’ll study applied legal methodology and conduct original research.

You’ll work closely with your supervisor as well as experts in other disciplines, such as political science and sociology. You’ll study for a candidacy exam and work on a doctoral dissertation. You’ll defend the culminating work in an oral defense.

These are the international student eligibility for the LLM in Law & Society in Canada

Completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by Uvic. Equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree.

The normal expectation for admission to the LLM degree program will be a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree with an average of B+ (6.0 G.P.A.) in the final two years of that law degree program.

Applicants for the LLM program are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a thesis proposal (two-page maximum) for assessment in the admissions process. This proposal may be revised during the student’s time in the program in order that the program can accommodate the student’s areas of interest.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the LLM in Law & Society

Completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by Uvic. Equivalent of a minimum “B” average over the last two years of your degree.

The normal expectation for admission to the LLM degree program will be a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree with an average of B+ (6.0 G.P.A.) in the final two years of that law degree program.

Applicants for the LLM program are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a thesis proposal (two-page maximum) for assessment in the admissions process. This proposal may be revised during the student’s time in the program in order that the program can accommodate the student’s areas of interest.

These are the test eligibilities for the LLM in Law & Society to qualify.

The international student tuition fees and costs for LLM in Law & Society in Canada.

All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:

• You must list a potential supervisor on your application
• This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.

To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.

Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.UVic Fellowship Awards- Up to $17,500 per year (master's).UVic Graduate Awards- Up to $10,000 per year (master's and PhD).You can also join the co-op program or work as a research or teaching assistant.