Masters in Law

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

8%

Alberta:

25%

Ontario:

10%

Manitoba:

2%

Saskatchewan:

50%

British Columbia:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

PwC

IBM

Google

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Dell

Netflix

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$12,231 / year

Overall Cost

$27,231 / year

FAQs

• What is expected from the LL.M. thesis?
  
  The thesis must be an original, publishable-quality work of legal scholarship. Students must defend their thesis in front of a committee that includes at least one external examiner.
• What documents are required to apply?
  
  Required documents include official transcripts, a CV or résumé, two academic references, a statement of intent, a research proposal, and a writing sample of legal academic work.
• Is funding available for LL.M. students?
  
  Yes, funding may be available through internal scholarships, research assistantships, and limited external funding sources. Availability is competitive and not guaranteed.
• How long does the thesis-based LL.M. program take to complete?
  
  The program usually takes 12 to 16 months to complete full-time and includes coursework plus a substantial research thesis.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (or international equivalent), with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (USask grade scale) over the last two years (60 credit units). International applicants must also provide proof of English proficiency, like IELTS ≈ 7.0 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL ≈ 90 iBT, or Duolingo ≈ 115
• What research areas are offered in the thesis‑based LL.M. program?
  
  The LL.M. program provides supervision in a wide array of legal disciplines, including Aboriginal/Indigenous law, corporate and commercial law, constitutional law, criminal law, environmental law, human rights, trust & wills, tax policy, and more.