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PhD of Law

University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, Canada
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Paralegal Assistant
Legal Researcher
Compliance Assistant

Curriculum

Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
Supported by taught graduate-education modules
Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

A degree from a recognized Canadian university or a non-Canadian university acceptable to UNB Law
in exceptional circumstances the final year of a four-year degree or three years (90 credit hours) of full-time study. LSAT required (no minimum score
below 150 unlikely to be admitted)
minimum GPA 3.0 on a 0-4.3 scale for applicants with three or more years of study.

Accepted academic background

A degree from a recognised Canadian university or a non-Canadian university acceptable to UNB Law; in exceptional circumstances final year of a four-year degree or three years (90 credit hours) of full-time study; discretionary and Indigenous categories exist

How to apply

Check the admission requirements. Apply by March 1. Applications are not accepted after this date and are considered once complete. Write the LSAT no later than February 2027 and have transcripts from every institution sent directly to the Law Admissions Office. Offers are made as files are complete. The waitlist moves in mid-July. The JD is in-person only.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$34,579 CAD
Application fee	_
Deposit	$58,027 CAD

Program details

Campus	Fredericton
Faculty or school	Faculty of Law
Department	Faculty of Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.