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About the program
Degree on law, Courts and legal research that does not train paralegals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Legal Studies can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Business analyst
- Compliance officer
- Contract negotiator
- Court administrator
- Employee relations manager
- Healthcare compliance officer
- Law firm administrator
- Law school
- Politics
- Non-profit advocacy
- Conflict management
Curriculum
- 120 credits: 60 general education
- 36 legal studies major
- 24 open electives. Study covers federal and state government and courts
- Legal research
- Critical analysis of law and ethics. Internship not mandatory
- Faculty help find one.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree with B+ or better in courses including the thesis and no grade below B- (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- Programme-specific requirements apply
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in courses (including thesis)
- No grade below B-.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Proposal
- Academic CV
How to apply
- Review the Legal Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,936 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Legal Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Jan 2027
67 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 20 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,936 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).