PhD in Law

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

Ontario:

45%

Saskatchewan:

2%

Manitoba:

5%

Quebec:

25%

British Columbia:

15%

Alberta:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

90%

Job Placement

95%

Top recruiters

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Richardson Independent School District

Equinix

Equinor

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Marie Claire

SimplyHired

Aberdeenshire Council

Parker Hannifin

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Te Puni Kōkiri

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,000 / year

Overall Cost

$37,000 / year

FAQs

• What language options are available?
  
  Courses and thesis work can be completed in either English or French
• Can I study part-time or online?
  
  No. The PhD in Law at uOttawa is available only as a full-time, in-person program
• What courses and milestones are required?
  
  Year 1: Legal Research Methodology and Theory course (DCL 8330), elective course, and directed readings. Comprehensive Examination: Written and oral exams on the chosen readings. Thesis Proposal: Written and oral presentation of the research proposal, detailed plan, and bibliography (usually in the 5th or 6th term). Thesis: A doctoral thesis of 90,000 to 120,000 words, which must be defended before an examining board.
• What is the structure and duration of the PhD in Law?
  
  The PhD is a full-time program with a maximum duration of five years. Students must remain registered full-time throughout their studies. The program includes coursework, comprehensive exams, a thesis proposal, and the completion and defense of a doctoral thesis
• What are the admission requirements for the PhD in Law?
  
  Applicants must hold a Master of Laws (LLM) degree or equivalent. The program is full-time only, and courses are taught in person in either English or French. Admission is for the September intake each year