$14,670 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Law [L.L.M]
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Laws for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis, and course-based program offered on both a full-time and a part-time basis.
- The graduate programs at the Schulich School of Law begin each September.
- This department offers two options for the LLM program.
- The first is a combination of a thesis plus three courses.
- The second is a program of six courses, all of which require substantial written research papers.
- Students may choose to do either of these options on a full-time (1 year) or a part-time (2 or more years) basis.
- In the thesis option, students usually complete the program's 3 courses during the first and second terms (September to April) of the academic year.
- If the degree is taken by thesis and coursework, a student is also required to:
- complete at least two additional one-term classes from the course offerings of the Schulich School of Law.
- present a well-researched substantial thesis of scholarly quality produced under the supervision of a member (or members) of the law faculty.
- The coursework option includes 6 courses that each concludes with a substantial written paper runs from September to May and is particularly appropriate for part-time students.
- If the degree is taken by coursework without a thesis, candidates are also required to take 5 one-term classes (15 credit hours) from the advanced coursework.
- All coursework undertaken for the LLM must be completed with an average of not less than B with no grade below B- and students get opportunities for further studies such as PhD.
- Before deciding on the thesis or coursework option, students who are contemplating future doctoral studies should note that some doctoral programs require the completion of a Master of Laws degree which includes a thesis.
- Both thesis and coursework LLM students are required to take the Graduate Seminar on Legal Education and Legal Scholarship.
- Job opportunities after the Master of Laws are Consultancies, Lawer, etc and the average salary goes up to 44,105 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $12645 | $12645 |
| Books and supply | $2025 | $2025 |
| Total Fees | $14670 | $14670 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should obtain high standing in a UG or first law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) from a recognized university.
- Students hold at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.3 scale Dalhousie's Scale.
- In exceptional circumstances, the university will accept students whose previous degree is not in law but in cognate fields. The ability to conduct independent research and work easily in the English language is a prerequisite for admission.
- Students applying for admission are required to submit results of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, students must have a minimum average of grade B+ (75% or above) for UG studies.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.