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PhD of Law

Thompson Rivers University

  • Kamloops, Canada
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Thompson Rivers University campus

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 (3): 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

  • Bachelor degree or 90 credits including 30 upper-level
  • LSAT score
  • Personal statement and CV.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or at least 90 credits of an approved course of study (with 30 upper-level credits) at a degree-granting institution, LSAT score and personal statement, CV, Transcripts.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check JD requirements (bachelor degree
  2. or 90 credits including 30 upper-level) and the February 10
  3. 2027 Deadline. Apply through the TRU Faculty of Law admissions process with the application fee of 12 CAD. Provide the LSAT score
  4. Personal statement
  5. CV and transcripts. Indigenous and discretionary applicants add two reference letters. Receive the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter. A valid study permit and medical insurance are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,000 CAD
Application fee$186 CAD
Deposit$3,600 CAD

Program details

CampusKamloops
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Law
DepartmentLaw
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.