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Law
 
  Program Website: www.law.ualberta.ca
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  Program Email: admissions@law.ualberta.ca  

 

Department Profile
Note: The information provided is for promotional purposes and is subject to change. Always consult the department website and the University Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

 

Areas of Research
  • no formal degree specializations; programs tailored to student interest within broad scope of faculty expertise
  • professors contribute to the development of law, legal scholarship and public policy through their publications, conference presentations, community work, and assistance to government consultations and committees

 

Programs
   

Typical Length (in years)

Typical Entry

 

LLM (Course)

1-6

Fall (Sept)  Winter (Jan) 

 

LLM (Thesis)

1.5-2

Fall (Sept) 

 

MBA-LLB (Course)

4

Fall (Sept) 

 

PhD

2-6

Fall (Sept) 

 

Minimum Admission Requirement
GPA
  • a baccalaureate degree in law or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
  • 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)
English Language Proficiency
Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:
  • TOEFL: minimum score of 600 (paper-based) or a total score of 100 with a score of at least 25 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 5 on each band
  • PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 68
Other Requirements
  • two official and certified true copies of all transcripts and degree certificates in the official language of instruction
  • two certified English translations of all transcripts and degree certificates (if applicable)
  • chronological resume
  • three letters of recommendation
  • a Statement of Motivation (see Faculty of Law website)
  • Research Proposal (see Faculty of Law website)

 

Department Application Deadline
   

Canadian

International

 

Fall (Sept) Entry

Feb 1

Feb 1
 

Winter (Jan) Entry

Aug 2 (LLM Course only)

Aug 2 (LLM Course only)

 

 

Tuition & Fees (typical)
  • approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
  • approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)
Funding (typical)
The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

  • $15,000 a year

International

  • $15,000 a year
About the Department
  • 90-year tradition of excellence
  • a collegial environment with student-focused support systems that facilitate success
  • supervision by faculty members who are leading legal scholars and exceptional teachers
  • access to courses across the spectrum of legal studies
How to Apply?
  • Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

 

 
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