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Master of Studies in Law
- London, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Studies in Law at the University of Toronto, offered through Law, covering advanced study of law beyond a first law degree, with thesis and coursework options and optional concentrations.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Studies in Law
- analyse policy and legal issues
- evaluate arguments and communicate reasoned conclusions. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- teaching
- policy
- research
Curriculum
- Graduate professional study in Studies in Law: required and elective courses taught by the graduate unit
- centred on advanced study of law beyond a first law degree
- with thesis and coursework options and optional concentrations. Practicum
- internship or project components depend on the programme as described by the unit.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year Bachelor's or higher degree with a minimum average of B (74%) in the last two years of full-time study. A sample of academic writing
- Such as a research paper
- Thesis or a published journal article. The subject matter of the academic writing sample may be the applicant's choice.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV
Language tests
- IELTS 8.0
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Referee contact details
- Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
- Program-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
- non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
- enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
- statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
- then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,841 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | $54,289 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Law |
| Department | Law, Studies in |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $30,841 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The deposit is $54,289 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 8.0.