Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.
From September 2024 all full-time students in UBC-Vancouver PhD programs will be provided with a funding package of at least $24,000 for each of the first four years of their PhD. The funding package may consist of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. Please note that many graduate programs provide funding packages that are substantially greater than $24,000 per year. Please check with your prospective graduate program for specific details of the funding provided to its PhD students.
All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.
Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.
Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .
Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.
Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .
All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.
Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.
The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.
International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.
A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .
Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.
Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.
Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.
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24 students graduated between 2005 and 2013: 1 is in a non-salaried situation; for 1 we have no data (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016). For the remaining 22 graduates:
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These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
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Applications | 54 | 57 | 72 | 41 | 63 |
Offers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
New Registrations | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
Total Enrolment | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 40 |
Upcoming doctoral exams, wednesday, 21 august 2024 - 1:00pm, monday, 9 september 2024 - 9:00am.
This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.
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2024 | Dr. Odionu's research focused on innovative international investment law reform approaches emerging from Africa. Drawing on those approaches, he developed a Global South-oriented reform framework that integrates foreign investment, sustainable development, and climate action. His findings present implications for the fight against climate change. |
2023 | Dr. Leslie examined how the Canadian federal government implements mortgage securitization in Canada. He found that the government provides support to banks and investors and takes risks affecting the Canadian public without meaningful public oversight. His research will assist in developing sound housing finance policy going forward. |
2023 | Dr. Nosek showed how corporations have leveraged a multi-pronged strategy to simultaneously expand their reach over public discourse on climate change while undermining important checks on influence over discourse, like public protest and government enforcement actions for false and misleading speech. |
2022 | Dr. Bateman examined the decision of the Roman Emperor Constantine to legislate Bishops into the role of judges in the Roman state. He argues that Constantine did this because of his first hand experience with bishops sitting on a panel of judges with them, and due to the fact the emperor wanted to rid the Roman courts of corruption. |
2022 | Dr. Maharaj's work examines the law on mitigation of damages for breach of contract by establishing a robust framework that explains how the doctrine applies, why it applies, when it applies, and what it actually demands of contracting parties in practice. It will benefit judges, legal counsels, and the wider scholarly community in private law. |
2022 | Dr. Ponomarenko studied the requirements the government must meet to justify a limitation of a Charter right. Currently, there is no judicial consensus on when these requirements must be strict and when they can be relaxed. Her dissertation examines this undertheorized body of jurisprudence and provides it with a principled theoretical basis. |
2022 | Dr. Aikenhead examined the Canadian criminal justice response to technology-facilitated intimate partner violence (TFIPV) through a review of recent case law. She identified concerns and gaps in the legal response from a feminist perspective. Her proposed legislative and policy reforms will assist victims of TFIPV in accessing justice. |
2022 | The law of negligence claims to deter accidental wrongdoers from causing harm. The mixed doctrinal and qualitative research in this dissertation suggest that in the law of negligence in Canada, deterrence is largely illusory. Potential wrongdoers are so well protected by liability insurance that there is little inclination to avoid causing harm. |
2021 | Dr. Sankey studied legal processes developed by Squamish Nation for land use planning and environmental assessment of natural gas projects. Her research finds that in developing policy aimed at reconciliation, Canadian governments will learn much by shifting their focus away from principles of consultation defined by Canadian courts, toward processes for achieving consent established by Indigenous nations. |
2021 | Dr. Dzah studied how Africa influences and is influenced by the concept of sustainable development. He argued that ethics and customary and Indigenous norms can revitalise the legal dimensions of this concept. He proposed ecological law as a new way to theorise and implement sustainable development and to reorganise links between society and nature. |
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Intensive, selective and challenging, our doctoral program is ideal for scholars intent on deepening and broadening their critical understanding of the law, as well as their original engagement with it.
Our Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) program serves as a starting point for those planning to pursue careers in academia, think-tanks, government and international organizations, among others. Our students build the teaching supervision, leadership and knowledge that they need to take on any challenge. Whatever their ambitions, our students have great success in achieving them. The DCL program allows for the development of a substantial thesis, which makes an original contribution to legal scholarship.
McGill's Faculty of Law currently hosts approximately 70 doctoral students, who come from all around the world. Each year, we admit roughly 15 new students to this vibrant community.
The Faculty of Law offers three options for students in its doctoral program:
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- Theoretical Approaches to Law - Legal Res Methodology for DCL (for students admitted as of Fall 2017) - LitReview, Analysis & Proposal (for students admitted as of Fall 2017) - Comprehensive Exam - Law - if Law - Comprehen Exam-Comparative Law - if Comparative Law - Comprehensive - Air/Space Law - if Air and Space Law - DCL Research Seminar 1 (for students admitted as of Fall 2017) - DCL Research Seminar 2 (for students admitted as of Fall 2014) | |
- Communication 1 - Communication 2 - Legal Education Seminar |
If their area of research is suitable, DCL candidates may wish to be associated with:
Doctoral students at McGill’s Faculty of Law are invited to participate in Faculty Seminars and other workshops as a way to underscore their membership in a community of academic scholars.
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The Queen’s Law PhD program is a four-year program of advanced scholarly research and writing, culminating in a dissertation. Queen's Senate recently approved the expected length of the PhD program from three to four years.
Our students represent a broad range of research interests, and are encouraged to use a variety of research methods. Doctoral students are a key part of our vibrant intellectual community: some teach courses in the law school and work in collaboration with faculty members on research projects. They are invited to participate in faculty workshops, lectures and seminars, and engage intellectually with other students and faculty.
We welcome applications from students who have excelled in previous legal studies, normally with an undergraduate law degree (JD, LLB or equivalent) and a graduate law degree at the Masters level (LLM or equivalent).
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Please note that obtaining an LLM or PhD in Canada does not qualify students who do not have an LLB or JD from a Canadian university to practice law in Canada. International students who are interested in practising law in Canada should contact the National Committee on Accreditation .
If you are a potential applicant please see our Graduate Admissions Process for information and a link to the application portal.
Applicants do not contact potential supervisors prior to applying for admission. Normally, supervisors are assigned when we admit applicants to our Program. Our application form allows applicants to suggest potential supervisors. If there is someone you are interested in working with, please add that professor’s name to the application form. On the Research Interests webpage , you can find potential faculty supervisors under the various research areas. Availability of supervisors depends on current supervision numbers and if sabbaticals or leaves occur.
Osgoode’s PhD in law is a full-time advanced degree requiring research-intensive study and in principally aimed at students pursuing an academic career. It is designed to be completed in three to four years.
An LLM is generally a precondition of admission to the PhD. Students without an LLM should apply initially to the Research LLM; after their first year of study they can apply to advance to the PhD.
Graduate seminar i: legal research (gs law 6610), graduate seminar ii: advanced legal research methodologies (gs law 6611).
The Graduate Seminar is the core course for the Graduate Program in Law. Designed to complement other courses, the seminar provides a venue for developing critical assessments of the law and facilitating students’ progress on their own research, papers and dissertation proposals. The seminar also creates an intellectual community and introduces students to Osgoode research resources.
This seminar offers a review of quantitative and qualitative methods employed in legal research. Specific sessions focus on interviewing, ethnographic methods, surveys and other quantitative methods, data collection and analysis, archival and document collection and analysis. The seminar is designed for PhD students and is completed in the winter term.
Students participating in study groups read and discuss a number of articles with their groups each week. The groups are not structured as courses but as venues for reflection and discourse. For doctoral students, study groups are equivalent to the comprehensive examinations required by other graduate programs.
Participation in a study group is required (for credit) in the first or second year of PhD studies, and then one year thereafter (non-credit) provided PhD students are registered full-time. Students can choose among five options, depending on their research interests and course availability:
PhD students can fulfil their elective course requirement through:
In the second term of their first year, each student must submit to the Program office a brief outline of their proposed research that has been reviewed and approved by the members of their supervisory committee. The work must be original, containing a new argument supported by research carried out by the student.
A declaration of the ethical issues around the underlying research must be made early in the student’s first year. Projects involving interactions of any kind (for example, through interviews, questionnaires, consultations or observations) require an ethics review.
Dissertations must be prepared in accordance with the Faculty of Graduate Studies thesis and dissertation guidelines .
PhD students must submit an extended dissertation proposal (50 –70 pages) by the end of their sixth term. Students must defend their proposal in an oral exam before an examining committee (which must be done by the end seventh term).
The dissertation is a piece of original research that reflects a substantial contribution to existing legal literature. Expected to be between 300-350 pages, it should have the usual scholarly apparatus, footnotes and a bibliography prepared in accordance with the McGill Guide to Legal Citations. The dissertation should be of sufficiently high quality to warrant publication by an academic publisher or through a comparable venue.
With the permission of their supervisor and in consultation with the Graduate Program Director, PhD candidates may submit a Portfolio Dissertation in lieu of a conventional thesis. The Portfolio Dissertation must be composed of three to five articles (depending on the length and ambition of the articles) developed during the candidate’s graduate studies, published or accepted for publication, and combined with an introduction and conclusion.
Students must succeed in an oral defence of their dissertation before an examination committee.
PhD students are expected to complete all requirements within 18 terms (six years).
Students must be located such that they are able to progress on all program requirements requiring geographical availability on campus.
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Graduate Programs at the Schulich School of Law begin each September . There are NO Winter or Spring term admissions.
Admission for September 2024 is CLOSED
Applications for September 2025 will open later this summer.
Be sure to apply online for September 2025 by:
Only applicants who have submitted ALL application documents by the deadline will be considered. You have 2 weeks from the above stated deadlines to submit application documents, though you can connect with the Administrative Coordinator earlier about document submission process.
The Schulich School of Law has some scholarship money made available through endowments for graduate students. These funds are awarded by the Graduate Studies Committee. Taking the LLM on a part-time basis renders you ineligible for Schulich-specific financial support.
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Dalhousie University also has a number of awards potentially available to graduate students in law. They are managed through the Harmonized Scholarship Process which allows for a current/prospective student to be considered for several FGS-managed scholarships using a single application, including the Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship , Killam Predoctoral Scholarships , James Robinson Johnston Graduate Entrance Scholarship for African Canadians , African Nova Scotian Graduate Scholarship , Indigenous Graduate Scholarship , Vitamin Scholarship and the Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship .
All required application material must be submitted via the Online Scholarship Platform by December 15th , to be in line with the funded admission deadline.
For more information and to apply, please visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.
Please note that obtaining an LLM or PhD from Dalhousie does not qualify students who do not have an LLB or JD from a Canadian university to practice law in Canada. International students who are interested in practising law in Canada should contact the National Committee on Accreditation.
Our LLM is NOT compatible with the NCA requirements and can not be used as a method to achieve the required credentials to practice law in Nova Scotia/Canada.
Our Master of Laws (LLM) degree, established in 1951, is diverse and deep. It can deliver the development you're looking for, whether your focus is intellectual property, broadcasting, tax, privacy, conflict prevention, the use of expert evidence, free trade, drug testing, the discipline of physicians or something else entirely.
Candidates should have obtained high standing in an undergraduate or first law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent) passed with at least a 3.5 GPA. In exceptional circumstances we will accept for the coursework option candidates whose previous degree(s) are 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.
Candidates from outside Canada whose native language is other than English will be required to pass an English language proficiency test (TOEFL, 600/250/100) (IELTS 7.5 or higher).
In an application package there should be TWO letters of reference, preferably from academic specialists in law who are familiar with your work and your scholarly capabilities.
For a full checklist, please visit our How to Apply webpage.
We offer 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.
You may choose to do either of these options on a full-time (usually one year) or a part-time (usually two or more years) basis. Please note that taking the LLM on a part-time basis renders you ineligible for some potential financial support ( find out more about funding ).
Students usually complete the program's three courses during the first and second terms (September to April) of the academic year before undertaking a supervised thesis for the remainder of the year (May to August).
The coursework LLM option includes six courses (including directed research courses) that each conclude with a substantial written paper. This version of our LLM normally runs from September to May and is particularly appropriate for part-time students.
Before deciding on the thesis or coursework option , candidates 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. It should also be noted that some funding sources are only available to thesis stream students.
Both thesis and coursework LLM students are required to take the Graduate Seminar on Legal Education and Legal Scholarship ( LAWS 3010/3020 ).
The Graduate Seminar on Legal Education and Legal Scholarship ( LAWS 3010/3020 ) is a required class for LLM students and is open to, and may be required for PhD students. This seminar is given in the Fall term and early part of the Winter term and requires from the student a comprehensive class presentation based on a substantial written paper.
Some students who have not had previous exposure to jurisprudence may be advised to take a jurisprudence course in addition.
If the degree is taken by thesis , a candidate is also required to:
(a) complete at least two one-term classes from the course offerings of the Schulich School of Law (the choice of classes to be determined by the Law Graduate Studies Committee); and (b) present a well-researched substantial thesis of scholarly quality produced under the supervision of a member (or members) of the law faculty. Such a thesis would normally be 125-150 typescript pages in length (double-spaced).
Three copies of the thesis must be submitted to the supervisor on or before the dates established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The thesis requirements and regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies must be met. More information is available in the Graduate Handbook.
If the degree is taken by coursework without a thesis , candidates are also required to take five one-term classes from the advanced coursework offerings of the Schulich School of Law considered to be suitable as graduate classes and seminars by the Law Graduate Studies Committee. Of those five classes, at least three must be designated as "major paper courses" by the Schulich School of Law, or be approved by the Graduate Studies Committee as having a substantial written component. At the discretion of the Graduate Studies Committee, a candidate may be required to submit to an oral examination by the committee or its nominees in the field of any written paper presented by the candidate. The Graduate Studies Committee may approve the substitution of not more than two seminars or graduate level classes in a discipline other than law, which may be highly relevant to the candidate's thesis topic or area of specialization, provided that any such substituted course or seminar has, in the opinion of the Committee, equivalence to the law classes being substituted.
In all courses, graduate students must receive a minimum mark of "B-" in order to pass. No more than 3 courses in which a student receives a B- grade will count towards the degree requirements.
The degree may be taken on the basis of either one academic year (September 1 to August 31) of full-time studies at Dalhousie, or two academic years of part-time studies at Dalhousie, after registration for the LLM degree.
A student is required to comply with the directions of the supervisor and the decisions of the Graduate Studies Committee, as well as the rules and regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
In exceptional circumstances, the Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law may at any time require any candidate for the degree to show cause, in such manner as it may determine, why such candidate should be permitted to continue his or her candidacy.
We offer an advanced graduate program in law leading to the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Law) to a small number of highly qualified candidates.
Applicants for admission to the PhD program must have demonstrated superior academic ability during their previous legal education. Normally it will be necessary to have:
(i) attained at least the equivalent of a Dalhousie A- (3.7 GPA) average at the JD level; and (ii) completed a Master's degree in law.
Preference will be given to applicants with established credentials in published scholarship of a professional calibre. This will often be reflected on tan applicant's CV .
The ability to conduct independent research and work easily in the English language is a prerequisite for admission. Candidates from outside Canada whose native language is other than English will be required to pass an English language proficiency test (TOEFL, 600/250/100) (IELTS 7.5 or higher).
A candidate may, at the discretion of the thesis committee, be required to pass a special examination designed to demonstrate the examinee's proficiency in a foreign language, statistical method, computer analysis, or other skill deemed to be important for successful completion of the candidate's thesis in the chosen area.
In applying for admission, an applicant must submit a preliminary Thesis Proposal (maximum approximately 3,000 words). The Proposal should outline the proposed research, address existing literature in the area and methodological and theoretical approaches which will be employed. The Proposal should be sufficient to enable the Graduate Studies Committee to assess the suitability of the topic for development of the doctoral thesis, as well as the availability of supervisory resources and the capability of the applicant to undertake the project.
Applicants must spend at least one full academic year (12 months) in full-time residence at Dalhousie after registration for the PhD program. The Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law reserves the right in certain cases to require the completion of a second year of residency. It is to be noted, however, that consistent with other doctoral programs at Dalhousie University, PhD candidates must pay fees at the full-time rate for two years regardless of whether they have been required to spend a second year in residence at Dalhousie.
| A is normally of a one-on-one nature with the faculty member in question, but may involve more than one faculty member. The area of the field must be quite broad, such as 'modern legal theory' or 'international legal relations' or 'equality theory', to give a few examples. The syllabus will be developed jointly by the student and the faculty member(s). The faculty member(s) and the student meet together once every two weeks for one term. The student then writes a paper which provides a comprehensive and critical appreciation of the field. The paper at the end of the reading course will ideally allow the student not only to reflect on some of the major issues in the field, but also begin to consider where his or her own ideas fit within that landscape. The purpose of the paper is not so much a test of knowledge acquired as an opportunity to engage critically with the field. |
The is a more self-directed exercise. It does not involve regular meetings between the faculty member and the student, though episodic meetings are encouraged. The student and the faculty member (who may or may not be the supervisor) agree on a syllabus, and the student independently analyzes the materials. The purpose of the area exam is to ensure mastery of a certain body of knowledge; it may be a body of theory but it may also be a body of law or a combination of the two. The evaluation may be by paper or by take-home exam. | |
The purpose of the is to evaluate whether the proposal discloses a feasible doctoral project. It consists of a written proposal and an oral defence. The main concerns are the definition of the issues to be addressed, the theoretical perspectives, the methodology, and a detailed outline of the structure of the thesis. The thesis proposal defence should normally take place at the end of the first year of studies, and not less than one year before submitting the thesis. Failure to pass this examination may result in dismissal. However, the student may be permitted to repeat the examination within the subsequent twelve months. | |
The reference to is meant principally to cover the , which will be required of any PhD student who has not taken a similar course previously. It is possible that other courses in law or in other faculties may also be required. |
Candidates for the PhD degree may be required by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law, on the recommendation of their thesis committee, to carry out advanced course work in the area of their thesis, or in a cognate area of a more general field of law, or in a discipline other than law, which is deemed to be highly relevant to their thesis topic.
All requirements must be completed with no grade below B- . A student who fails to meet this requirement is automatically dropped from the program, but may apply for readmission.
The primary requirement for the PhD degree is the completion of a substantial thesis which should not only display original scholarship of a high standard, but also represent a significant contribution to the literature of the chosen subject. Normally, a PhD thesis should be between 350 and 500 typescript pages in length (double-spaced).
In applying for admission, an applicant is required to satisfy the Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law that the suggested topic is suitable for development as a doctoral thesis.
After an applicant has been accepted, a thesis committee consisting of a supervisor and two advisors will be appointed by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law. All candidates are required to comply with the decisions of their thesis committees.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires that the completed PhD thesis be submitted to the Graduate Studies Committee within six years of the date of original registration in the program. Submission of the thesis must follow the rules and regulations laid down by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Each PhD candidate is required to defend the completed thesis in an oral examination . This defence shall be conducted in accordance with the Faculty of Graduate Studies Regulations for Oral Examination of a Doctoral Candidate.
The Graduate Studies Committee of the Schulich School of Law may give permission to a PhD candidate to engage in teaching activities during the period of residency, if such activities are deemed to fall within the field of the candidate's thesis topic. Under no circumstances shall any full-time PhD candidate be permitted to spend more than six hours per week in teaching activities and related preparations.
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Reflecting Canada’s bilingual and trijuridical legal system (civil law, common law, aboriginal law), as well as its location in Canada’s Capital, the Faculty of Law offers graduate programs leading to a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in Law.
The graduate studies in law are a joint endeavour of the Common Law and Civil Law Sections. We welcome law graduates from both legal systems and from countries around the world. Courses are offered in English or in French, and occasionally in both languages. Students may readily complete their graduate studies while learning something of Canada's other legal and linguistic traditions.
The programs are offered in English and in French, and sometimes in a combination of both. In accordance with University of Ottawa Policy, examinations, assignments and the research paper or thesis may be written in either English or French. The programs are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
The aim of the doctoral program is to develop autonomous academics and lawyers who are highly qualified to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their particular discipline through theoretical, practical and empirical research in various fields of law. The program focuses on the development and mastery of a research approach, of social and critical legal reasoning for the purpose of making original contributions in the field of law.
The doctoral program comprises the following elements: a legal research methodology and theory course, an elective course, a comprehensive examination, a thesis proposal examination, the writing of a thesis and its defence before an examining board.
Please see the Graduate Studies in Law website for further information.
For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.
The applicant must:
With the approval of the Director of the Vice Dean or the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies in Law, a master’s student may exceptionally be admitted into the doctoral program without having completed all the requirements of the master’s program. To take advantage of this option, the student must (a) complete at least three courses in the master’s program with a minimum average of 80% (A-), and (b) obtain the approval of the Director of the Program or the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies in Law. The student must also meet all the other requirements for admission to the doctoral program.
Internal Scholarships
The Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in conjunction with the Faculty of Law provides a number of admission scholarships per year to LLM and PhD students. Please note that students do not need to apply for these scholarships. Recommendations are made to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by the admissions committee in law.
Several other scholarships are available to LLM and PhD students thanks to generous donors. These scholarships require a separate application. Further details are available through the Graduate Studies in Law website .
External Scholarships
For a comprehensive list of scholarships and awards offered by outside agencies, and details regarding application, please visit the following website: www.grad.uottawa.ca or contact:
Awards Office Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies University of Ottawa 115 Séraphin Marion Room 107 Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Applicants are encouraged to seek scholarships and financial assistance from other sources in Canada and abroad if applicable.
For information regarding the thesis, consult Section G of the "General Regulations" in effect for graduate studies and the guide "Preparing a Thesis or a Research Paper", which can both be accessed through the graduate studies ' website.
The Director of the Doctoral Program or the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies in Law may impose additional requirements in order to allow students to acquire the necessary skills to succeed in the program. For example, a legal research and writing course may be required of students whose first language is neither English nor French, or optional courses considered essential for the purpose of the thesis proposal may be added.
The passing grade in all courses is C+. Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 units), the thesis proposal, the comprehensive exam, or whose research progress is deemed unsatisfactory are required to withdraw.
The requirement of the program should be fulfilled within four years (12 terms). The maximum timeframe is six years (18 terms) from the first term of registration in the program, or seven years in the case of an accelerated transition from master's to doctorate.
During the first term of the program, a thesis advisory committee (TAC) is formed for the candidate. The Committee’s membership will be determined by the specific interests of the candidate. It will be composed of the supervisor and 2-3 additional professors. At least one member of the thesis committee, in addition to the supervisor, must be form the Faculty of Law. The TAC is responsible for guiding the student throughout the program, including course selection, the comprehensive examination, thesis proposal, and thesis defense.
A meeting between the student and the Thesis Advisory Committee will take place at least once per term. The thesis examining board may include members who are not part of the TAC.
With the approval of the Director of the Program or the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies in Law, a candidate may be allowed to take a limited number of courses in other faculties.
Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa is among Canada’s top 10 research universities.
uOttawa focuses research strengths and efforts in four Strategic Areas of Development in Research (SADRs):
With cutting-edge research, our graduate students, researchers and educators strongly influence national and international priorities.
Civil Law Section
La Section de droit civil organise un cycle annuel de conférences sur la recherche en droit. Ce cycle regroupe la très grande partie, sinon l’ensemble, des évènements de recherche dans un même calendrier et un même créneau horaire.
Ces conférences permettent notamment aux conférenciers de présenter leurs travaux de recherche en cours, de discuter d’un article à paraître ou d’un projet à venir ou encore de discuter de questions théoriques, épistémologiques ou méthodologiques liées à la recherche en droit.
Ce cycle de conférences permet également de discuter d’enjeux contemporains dans un domaine spécifique du droit ainsi que de présenter des approches théoriques ou méthodologiques innovatrices ou multidisciplinaires.
Selon les thèmes et les conférenciers choisis, les conférences attirent un public de professeurs de l’Université d’Ottawa (Faculté de droit et autres facultés), étudiants aux études supérieures et au premier cycle et à l’occasion, des membres externes de l’Université. (In French only.)
Common Law Section
Faculty research is a core activity of the Common Law Section. Faculty members are involved individually and through a variety of networks in a wide range of research activities. Each year, Common Law Section professors write dozens of journal articles and books, some attracting national and international recognition. Faculty members present their work at conferences around the globe and engage in community outreach as well as a variety of other forms of research dissemination.
Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child , Human Rights Research and Education Centre , Centre for Law, Technology and Society , Centre for legal translation and documentation and JuriGlobe .
For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb .
Human Rights Research and Education Centre , Centre for Law, Technology and Society , Centre for Trade Policy and Law , CGA Tax Research Centre and EDGE - Emerging Dynamic Global Economies Network.
For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb .
Not all of the courses listed are given each year. The course is offered in the language in which it is described.
DCL 5106 Indigenous Legal Theory: Worldview, Language and Legal Concepts (3 units)
Students will explore indigenous legal concepts as they are constructed within a particular Indigenous language and worldview. The specific language and people will vary depending on the instructor.
Course Component: Lecture
DCL 5107 Critical Approaches to Health Law, Policy and Ethics (3 units)
Examination of specific topics of current importance in the area of Health Law.
DCL 5111 Applied Learning: Seminar of legal presentations (3 units)
Overview of the seminar topics. Student presentation of a legal issue. Writing essay on the same topic.
Course Component: Seminar
DCL 5120 Advanced Human Rights (3 units)
DCL 5121 Studies in Human Rights I (3 units)
DCL 5122 Studies in Human Rights II (3 units)
DCL 5123 Studies in Human Rights III (3 units)
DCL 5127 Constitutional Equality Law and Theory (3 units)
Examination of different models of equality rights and of rights adjudication that shape Canadian constitutional jurisprudence with the goal of developing a critical understanding of the social, political and legal possibilities, risks and limitations of attempting to advance equality claims through constitutional rights litigation.
DCL 5131 Children's Rights: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 units)
Study of specific questions related to various aspects of the life of a child, as well as the different realities of children: the child as a person and his/her identity, filial relations and family life, the child in the community, marginalized children, education and participation. A multidisciplinary perspective built around the United Nations' Convention of the Rights of the Child, which allows the student to delve deeper into the issue of children's rights by bringing together points of view from law, social sciences, education and health.
DCL 5135 Contemporary Issues in Law (3 units)
This seminar will focus on a general overarching theme (i.e. equality, security, rights, access to justice, public interest lawyering, etc.) that will be discussed in relation to different areas of law.
DCL 5143 Indigenous Law Clinic (3 units)
The goal of the Clinic is to help create Indigenous law research materials for Indigenous communities, academic institutions and practitioners. In partnership with Indigenous communities and working under supervision, students will be placed in an Indigenous community to investigate questions pertaining to Indigenous law and the sui generis nature of Aboriginal law. The Clinic aims to promote a more in-depth understanding of Indigenous legal orders by providing hands-on experience to build on students' classroom learning. There will be a lecture component designed to enhance the hands-on clinic experience. Grading for the internship will be on an S (Satisfactory) / NS (Not satisfactory) basis.
DCL 5200 Special Topics in Legislative Studies (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Legislative Studies.
DCL 5201 Special Topics in Humanitarian and Security Law (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Humanitarian and Security Law.
DCL 5202 Special Topics in Trade and Foreign Investment (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Trade and Foreign Investment.
DCL 5203 Special Topics in Law and Social Justice (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Law and Social Justice
DCL 5204 Special Topics in Law and Technology (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Law and Technology.
DCL 5205 Special Topics in Health Law, Policy and Ethic (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Health Law, Policy and Ethic.
DCL 5206 Special Topics in Global Sustainability and Environmental Law (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Global Sustainability and Environmental Law.
DCL 5301 Legal Research Methodology (3 units)
Review of basic legal research techniques, legal resource materials and legal citation.
DCL 5302 Philosophy of Law (3 units)
Examination of topics, theories, writers in philosophy of law. May include comparative or critical materials.
DCL 5303 Studies in Legal Theory I (3 units)
Survey of current theories of law. May be organized around a particular problem or writer or perspective. May include interdisciplinary materials.
DCL 5304 Studies in Legal Theory II (3 units)
Exploration of a particular theme or problem from a theoretical point of view, e.g. legal education, professional responsibility, law and sociology. May include interdisciplinary materials.
DCL 5305 Feminist Analysis of Law (3 units)
Exploration of feminist perspectives, theories and themes, and the application of these to particular problems or issues. Development of techniques for analyzing social meaning of law.
DCL 5307 Introduction to Civil Law (3 units)
Survey of basic concepts of Civil Law, including codification, law of the person, obligations, property. Exploration of legal reasoning in civilian context.
Reserved for students who do not have a LL.L
DCL 5308 Comparative Law (3 units)
Exploration of issues, legal institutions, legal rules in context of different jurisdictions. May include theory of comparative law.
DCL 5309 Legal Theory Seminar (3 units)
Examination of current legal issues in their legal, historical and social context.
DCL 5310 Normative Theory and Policy Implementation (3 units)
Review of the conceptual foundations and nature of legislation, including its role as an instrument for implementing policy and the role of other such instruments and how they operate together.
DCL 5316 Advanced Intellectual Property (4 units)
DCL 5321 Introduction to Legal Drafting and the Profession of Notary (3 units)
Introduction to preventive legal drafting (legal opinions, notarized writings and non-litigious proceedings). Introduction to the profession of notary throughout the world. Duties and organization of the profession. Ethical obligations. Writing samples and interpretation analysis.
DCL 5322 Legislative Research and Drafting Methodology (3 units)
Review of basic legal and policy research techniques and legislative and legal drafting techniques.
DCL 5323 Selected Topics in Legislative Drafting (3 units)
This seminar deals with legislative drafting processes, legal framework for legislation, format and presentation of legislation, common types of legislative provisions, legislative drafting conventions, drafting bilingual and bijural legislation, amendment, revision and consolidation of legislation.
Prerequisite : DCL 5322 .
DCL 5324 Legislative and Regulatory Processes and Legal Constraint (3 units)
The processes of enacting statutes and regulations in Canada and their legal implications. Legal constraints on their enactment, including the concept of ultra vires and judicial review.
DCL 5326 Studies in Indigenous Legal Issues (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in Aboriginal or Indigenous law. Topics may include the unique legal position of the Indian, Metis and Inuit peoples in Canadian law; the land claims process and agreements; aboriginal and treaty rights; legal pluralism; administrative arrangements and other related issues.
DCL 5327 Comparative Indigenous Rights /Legal Regimes (3 units)
Critical issues affecting indigenous people arising within Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and other countries in which the similarities and differences in domestic law, indigenous legal orders and sui generis or hybrid law are explored in detail from a comparative perspective of legal pluralism.
DCL 5336 Legal Research Seminar (3 units)
This seminar explores alternative teaching styles for legal education.
Students will be presenting their research projects.
DCL 5337 Critical Legal Theories (3 units)
This course examines contemporary approaches to and debates in critical legal theory, law and society, feminist jurisprudence, critical race theory, and post-colonial theory, including critiques of essentialist theory and models of interdisciplinary analysis.
DCL 5338 Action Research Methodology in Law (3 units)
This course addresses issues of research ethics, accountability and partiality. It is also an introduction to research tools and methods of particular importance to studies related to social justice research and law.
DCL 5340 Sustainability and Law (3 units)
This course provides theoretical perspectives on alternative approaches to environmental policy, emphasizing ethical and economic perspectives.
DCL 5341 Comparative Environmental Law (3 units)
This course offers comparative analysis of legal approaches to environmental law from civil, common, Islamic, socialist, and aboriginal law perspectives.
DCL 5342 Global Environmental Governance (3 units)
This course examines the responsabilities and operation of a number of organizations with significant environmental responsabilities operating at the global level. The development of international environmental law and the implementation of international development goals will also be studied.
DCL 5343 Environmental Law Internship (3 units)
Internship with a governmental or non-governmental organization or research institution in order to enhance the student's practical experience in applied research or environmental law practice.
Course Component: Work Term
DCL 5344 Selected Topics in Public Policy (3 units)
Exploration of a particular theme or problem in an area of public policy.
DCL 5345 Law and Public Policy (3 units)
Study of the different stages of the policy process (emergence, development, implementation and evaluation). Presentation of the limits of the sequential approach and overview of the main theoretical approaches to public policy, such as neo-institutionalism, post-positivism, political economy.
DCL 5501 Méthodologie de la recherche juridique (3 crédits)
Révision des techniques de recherche, des sources du droit et des méthodes d'analyse.
Volet : Séminaire
DCL 5502 Philosophie du droit (3 crédits)
Définition du droit et de la philosophie du droit; les buts du droit; les concepts juridiques; le raisonnement du droit; le language du droit; les philosophies et les théories du droit.
Volet : Cours magistral
DCL 5503 Théories contemporaines du droit (3 crédits)
Introduction à l'étude des différentes théories contemporaines du droit, telles que la théorie marxiste, l'analyse économique, l'approche féministe, le positivisme, le droit naturel, etc.
DCL 5504 Sociologie du droit (3 crédits)
Rapports entre le droit, l'État et la société. Fonctions sociales du droit et de la justice. Formation du droit et influence du contexte social.
DCL 5505 Analyse féministe du droit (3 crédits)
Statut juridique, droits et obligations des femmes dans les domaines de la santé, de la famille, du travail, de la criminalité, de la fiscalité, du commerce, etc. Analyse critique du droit à partir d'une perspective féministe. Étude des différentes théories féministes du droit.
DCL 5506 Théorie juridique autochtone : Vision du monde, langage et concepts juridiques (3 crédits)
Les étudiants exploreront les concepts juridiques autochtones tels qu'ils sont construits à l'intérieur de la langue et la vision du monde d'un peuple autochtone particulier. Le peuple et la langue spécifique varieront selon le professeur.
DCL 5507 Réflexions critiques à propos du droit, des politiques et de l'éthique de la santé (3 crédits)
Étude de sujets spécifiques d'actualité dans le domaine du droit de la santé.
DCL 5508 Droit comparé (3 crédits)
Définition et méthode du droit comparé. Étude sommaire des grands systèmes de droit comtemporains, et comparaison de leurs fondements. Étude de certaines institutions juridiques dans le contexte de ces divers systèmes.
DCL 5509 Problèmes théoriques choisis de droit public (3 crédits)
Étude critique, d'ordre fondamental ou méthodologique, de notions, de mécanismes ou d'institutions de droit public.
DCL 5510 Problèmes théoriques choisis de droit privé (3 crédits)
Étude critique, d'ordre fondamental ou méthodologique, de notions, de mécanismes ou d'institutions de droit privé.
DCL 5511 Apprentissage appliqué : Séminaire d'exposé juridique (3 crédits)
Survol des thématiques du séminaire. Présentation d'un exposé juridique. Rédaction d'une dissertation sur le même thème que l'exposé.
DCL 5521 Initiation à la rédaction d'actes et à la profession notariale (3 crédits)
Introduction à la profession notariale et su droit préventif (le rôle, les devoirs et la responsabilité du notaire, les actes notariés, leur communication et leur conservation). Règles et technique de rédactions d’une opinion juridique, d’un Acte notarié et d’un acte de procédure non contentieuse. Introduction à la rédaction préventive et aux modes privés de prévention et de règlement des différends) exercices d’analyse, d’interprétation et de rédaction des actes concernés.
DCL 5522 Stage de droit notarial (3 crédits)
Travail en pratique privée ou au gouvernement sous la supervision d’un maître de stage. Rapport de stage et travaux pratiques supervisés par un membre de la Faculté de droit.
Volet : Stage
DCL 5523 Publicité des droits et propriété (3 crédits)
Règles régissant la publicité des droits (domaines, modalités et effets de la publicité des droits, immatriculation des immeubles, radiation des droits). Initiation aux modes d'accès aux registres et aux documents à distance. Analyse de cas, dossiers pratiques et rédaction d'actes touchant principalement les domaines suivants : modalités du droit de propriété (copropriété et propriété superficiaire); démembrements du droit de propriété (emphytéose, usufruit, usage et servitudes) et publicité des droits.
DCL 5524 Relations familiales (3 crédits)
Analyse de cas, dossiers pratiques et rédaction d'actes touchant principalement les domaines suivants : régimes matrimoniaux; conventions matrimoniales; union civile; union de fait; dissolution et liquidation du régime matrimonial et conséquences fiscales; projets d'accord en matière de séparation et de divorce; droit international privé; adoption; régimes de protection des personnes inaptes ou absentes (tutelle, curatelle, conseiller, mandat d'inaptitude) et administration du bien d'autrui. Initiation à la médiation familiale et aux modes privés de prévention de règlement des différends.
DCL 5525 Négociation et transferts de propriété (3 crédits)
Initiation aux règles de la négociation. Analyse de cas, dossiers pratiques et rédaction d'actes touchant principalement les domaines suivants : avant-contrats; contrats translatifs de propriété (promesse de vente, vente, vente d'un immeuble à usage d'habitation, vente d'entreprise, vente de créance, échange, dation de paiement, donation, etc.); patrimoines d'affectation; reconnaissance judiciaire du droit de propriété; lois fiscales applicables et conséquences fiscales; restrictions ou autorisations résultants de lois particulières (Loi sur la protection du territoire agricole, Loi sur l'acquisition de terres agricoles par des non-résidents, Loi sur les biens culturels, Loi sur la Régie du logement).
DCL 5526 Engagements financiers (3 crédits)
Analyse de cas, dossiers pratiques et rédaction d'actes touchant principalement les domaines suivants : obligations; reconnaissance de dette; sûretés (priorités, hypothèques, garantie bancaire, cautionnement); garanties particulières (vente à tempérament, faculté de rachat, clause résolutoire, fiducie); procédure particulière à la vente du bien d'autrui; ordre de collocation; droit international privé; droit comparé (garanties mobilières de common law) et faillite et insolvabilité.
DCL 5527 Décès et transmission des biens (3 crédits)
Analyse de cas, dossiers pratiques et rédaction d'actes touchant principalement les domaines suivants : testaments; donation à cause de mort; assurance de personnes; substitution et fiducie testamentaire; jugement déclaratif de décès; règlement des successions; conséquences fiscales; devoirs, pouvoirs et responsabilité du liquidateur; administration du bien d'autrui; gestion fiduciaire; planification successorale; droit international privé et droit comparé (testament étranger, biens situés à l'étranger, etc.).
DCL 5528 Examen des titres immobiliers (3 crédits)
Formation portant sur la méthode propre à l'examen des titres immobiliers (recherche et analyse de titre immobiliers et des autres documents pertinents, identification des vices de titres, correctifs appropriés). Exercices pratiques. Rédaction d'actes de correction. Analyse et rédaction des actes d'instruction et de certification d'un titre de propriété.
DCL 5529 Droit des sociétés et baux commerciaux (3 crédits)
Analyse de cas, dossiers pratiques et rédaction d'actes touchant principalement les domaines suivants : constitution, fonctionnement, financement, réorganisation, fusion et liquidation des sociétés par actions; distribution et attribution de bénéfices, surplus, biens ou avantages aux actionnaires; sociétés de personnes; lois fiscales et lois connexes; planifications financières, corporatives et fiscales.
DCL 5530 Droit des entreprises réglementées (3 crédits)
Analyse de cas et dossiers pratiques aux entreprises dans les secteurs de l'énergie, des télécommunications, des approvisionnements publics. Analyse de l'interaction entre le secteur public et le secteur privé. Mécanisme de reddition de comptes. Droit administratif spécialisé des secteurs.
DCL 5531 Les droits de l'enfant - une approche interdisciplinaire (3 crédits)
Étude de questions spécifiques reliées aux principaux aspects des droits de l'enfant : la personne de l'enfant; la vie familiale de l'enfant, la protection de l'enfant et les droits économiques, sociaux et culturels de l'enfant. Adoptant une perspective interdisciplinaire et alliant pratique et théorie, ce cours sera dispensé par un groupe de professeurs rattachés à diverses facultés à l'Université d'Ottawa.
DCL 5532 Droit notarial approfondi I (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie par dossier maître de sujets spécifiques et d'actualité liés au droit notarial.
DCL 5533 Droit notarial approfondi II (3 crédits)
DCL 5535 Enjeux contemporains en droit (3 crédits)
Ce séminaire mettra l'accent sur un thème général et transversal (par ex. l'égalité, la sécurité, les droits, l'accès à la justice, les questions d'intérêt public, etc.) dont on discutera par rapport à divers domaines du droit.
DCL 5543 Clinique en droit autochtone (3 crédits)
L'objectif de la Clinique est de créer des ressources complémentaires de recherche pour les communautés autochtones, les institutions académiques et les praticiens. En partenariat avec des communautés autochtones et travaillant sous supervision, l'étudiant(e) sera placé(e) dans une communauté autochtone afin d'étudier des questions relatives au droit autochtone et à compléter des analyses terrain, si nécessaire. La Clinique vise à promouvoir une meilleure compréhension des ordres juridiques autochtones en offrant des occasions de mise en pratique et d'approfondissement du savoir théorique. Des séminaires sont aussi offerts dans ce cours pour compléter le volet pratique. Notation : L'évaluation du stage se fera sur la base S (satisfaisant) / NS (non satisfaisant).
DCL 5600 Thèmes choisis en études législatives (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en études législatives.
DCL 5601 Thèmes choisis en droit humanitaire et droit de la sécurité internationale (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit humanitaire et droit de la sécurité internationale.
DCL 5602 Thèmes choisis en droit du commerce international et investissements étrangers (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit du commerce international et investissements étrangers.
DCL 5603 Thèmes choisis en droit et justice sociale (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit et justice sociale.
DCL 5605 Thèmes choisis en droit, politiques et éthiques de la santé (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit, politiques et éthiques de la santé.
DCL 5606 Thèmes choisis en droit de l'environnement et du développement durable (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit de l'environnement et du développement durable.
DCL 5610 Interprétation des lois (3 crédits)
Révision et analyse critiques des principes et méthodes de l'interprétation juridique. Examen d’enjeux théoriques et développement des habilités d’analyse et de conception d’arguments interprétatifs.
DCL 5611 La filière législative (3 crédits)
DCL 5613 Rédaction I (6 crédits)
DCL 5614 Rédaction II (6 crédits)
DCL 5616 Régulation et règlementation (3 crédits)
DCL 5710 Théorie normative et la mise en oeuvre des orientations (3 crédits)
Examen des fondements théoriques et de la nature de la législation. Étude de son rôle d’instrument pour la mise en oeuvre de politiques. Examen du rôle des autres instruments d’action gouvernementale et de leurs interactions avec la législation.
DCL 5721 Perspectives féministes du droit (3 crédits)
DCL 5722 Méthodologie de la recherche et de la rédaction juridiques (3 crédits)
Révision des techniques de recherche pour le développement de politiques et le repérage des sources du droit; révision des méthodes de rédaction législatives, juridiques, et de thèses et mémoires.
DCL 5723 Thèmes choisis en rédaction législative (3 crédits)
Ce séminaire traite du cadre constitutionnel et juridique, des conventions législatives, des principes et modèles de légistique, de la rédaction plurijuridique ou linguistique et de la modification, révision et codification des lois.
Préalable : DCL 5722 .
DCL 5724 Filère législative et contraintes juridiques (3 crédits)
Les processus de sanction des lois et d’édiction des règlements au Canada et leurs conséquences juridiques. Les contraintes légales sur l’adoption des lois, incluant le concept d’ultra vires et la révision judiciaire.
DCL 5726 Thèmes choisis de droit autochtones (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une question ou d'un sujet lié à un émergeant ou champ de recherche en droit autochtone. Les sujets peuvent inclure la position unique des Premières nations, des Inuit ou des Métis en droit canadien; les revendications ou accords territoriaux; les droits des autochtones des traités; le pluralisme juridique; les dispositions administratives.
DCL 5727 Régimes juridiques autochtones comparés (3 crédits)
Exploration des questions essentielles qui afffectent les peuples autochtones au Canada, aux États-Unis, en Australie, en Nouvelle-Zélande, et d'autres pays. Exploration détaillée des ressemblances et différences entre les régimes étatiques internes, les ordres juridiques autochtones et le droit hybride ou sui generis dans une perspective comparée de pluralisme juridique.
DCL 5730 Aspects internationaux des droits de la personne (3 crédits)
DCL 5731 Problèmes choisis de droit de la personne I (3 crédits)
DCL 5732 Problèmes choisis de droit de la personne II (3 crédits)
DCL 5733 Problèmes choisis de droit de la personne III (3 crédits)
DCL 5734 Perspectives autochtones du droit (3 crédits)
DCL 5735 Problèmes choisis de droits de la personne IV (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie de problèmes d'actualité dans le domaine des droits de la personne.
DCL 5736 Séminaire de recherche juridique (3 crédits)
Ce séminaire explore les différentes méthodes d'enseignement du droit.
Les étudiants présenteront leurs projets de recherche.
DCL 5737 Théories critiques du droit (3 crédits)
Ce cours examine des approches contemporaines aux diverses analyses critiques de droit telles que le droit et la société, l'analyse féministe du droit, l'analyse ethnique du droit, l'analyse post-coloniale du droit ainsi que les théories essentialistes et les modes d'analyse interdisciplinaires.
DCL 5738 Méthodologie de la recherche-action dans le domaine juridique (3 crédits)
Ce cours traite de questions d'éthique en recherche, des responsabilités des chercheurs et de la partialité. Il offre également une initiation aux outils et méthodes de recherche ayant une importance particulière en justice sociale et en droit.
DCL 5740 La durabilité et le droit (3 crédits)
Ce cours examine d'un point de vue théorique les perspectives éthiques et économiques de diverses approches relatives au développement de la politique environnementale.
DCL 5741 Droit de l'environnement comparé (3 crédits)
Ce cours favorise une étude comparée des approches du droit civil, de la common law, du droit islamique, du droit socialiste et du droit autochtone en matière d'environnement.
DCL 5742 Environnement et gouvernance mondiale (3 crédits)
Ce cours examine les responsabilités et le fonctionnement de diverses organisations internationales ayant un mandat lié à l'environnement au niveau mondial. Le développement du droit international de l'environnement et la mise en oeuvre des objectifs internationaux en la matière seront également étudiés.
DCL 5743 Stage en droit de l'environnement (3 crédits)
Stage en milieu gouvernemental ou non-gouvernemental avec un institut de recherche dans le but d'offrir à l'étudiant une expérience pratique en recherche appliquée ou en pratique du droit de l'environnement.
DCL 5744 Thèmes choisis en politiques publiques (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d’une problématique ou d’un sujet lié à un domaine de politique publique.
DCL 5745 Droit et politiques publiques (3 crédits)
Étude des différentes phases de l’analyse des politiques publiques (émergence, élaboration, mise en oeuvre et évaluation). Présentation de failles de l’approche séquentielle et survol des principales approches théoriques des politiques publiques – telles que néo-institutionnalisme, post-positivisme, économie politique.
DCL 5821 Stage en milieu professionnel (12 crédits)
Stage en milieu de travail auprès d'un notaire. Pendant le stage, le stagiaire doit réaliser quotidiennement des activités liées à l'exercice de la profession. Rapport écrit à soumettre. Évaluation conjointe par le maître de stage et le superviseur universitaire des stages en droit notarial. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant).
Préalable : réussite de tous les autres cours du programme.
DCL 6120 Advanced International Law (3 units)
DCL 6121 Studies in International Law I (3 units)
DCL 6122 Studies in International Law II (3 units)
DCL 6123 International Human Rights (3 units)
DCL 6124 International Business Transactions (3 units)
DCL 6125 International Trade Regulation (3 units)
DCL 6126 International Humanitarian Law: Contemporary Challenges (3 units)
The philosophy, principles and practical application of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in both historic and contemporary contexts.
DCL 6127 Law and Developing Countries (3 units)
The role of domestic and international law in developing countries including historical, economic and critical (feminist and post-colonial) perspectives on law in the process of development; assessing the impact of law on developments regarding the environment, international trade, democratic and human rights, markets and investment, ethnic conflict, governance and corruption, technology development, and aid to developing countries.
DCL 6128 Law, Politics and Economics in International Affairs (3 units)
The linkages and differences between the disciplines of law, political science and economics as they relate to international affairs, including an in-depth exploration of the underlying assumptions of each discipline and how they interact in international affairs.
DCL 6130 National Security Law (3 units)
This course examines international, Canadian and comparative laws governing efforts to preserve "national security." "National security" has been defined as the protection and preservation of a state's values, institutions and the well-being of its citizens it is an expansive concept that, in colloquial terms, has a strong association with military preparedness and law enforcement and that sometimes co-exists uncomfortably with the "rule of law.
DCL 6150 International Humanitarian and Security Law Internship (3 units)
Internship with a governmental or non-governmental organization in order to enhance the student's practical experience in international humanitarian and security law issues.
Students will be required to submit a written report relating to the work accomplished during the internship.
DCL 6300 International Investment Law (3 units)
Study of the international law applicable to the promotion and protection of foreign investment. Origins, evolution and sources; treatment and protection principles; settlement of investment disputes.
DCL 6319 Advanced International Economic Law (3 units)
This seminar explores theoretical and systemic issues of international economic law.
DCL 6339 Special Topics in Law (3 units)
In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in law.
DCL 6341 Contracts I (3 units)
DCL 6342 Contracts II (3 units)
Prerequisite : DCL 6341
DCL 6343 Studies in Common Law and International Commerce I (3 units)
Study of topics of current importance in the area of Common Law and international commerce.
DCL 6344 Studies in Common Law and International Commerce II (3 units)
DCL 6345 Internship in Common Law and International Commerce (3 units)
Internship in a common law and international commerce environment. The internship will include readings, observation, and work assignments, allowing students to gain insight into the daily practice and policy issues of lawyers working in this field.
DCL 6350 International Economic Law Case Studies (3 units)
This seminar uses case studies to explore theoretical issues of international economic law in the context of actual disputes.
DCL 6360 Civil Law Sources and Reasoning (3 units)
DCL 6361 The Civilian Concept of Obligations I (3 units)
DCL 6362 The Civilian Concept of Obligations II (3 units)
DCL 6363 The Civilian Concept of Property (3 units)
DCL 6364 Selected Topics in Civil Law (3 units)
DCL 6530 Le droit de la sécurité nationale (3 crédits)
Ce cours examine le droit international, le droit canadien et le droit comparé concernant les stratégies proposées afin de protéger la « sécurité nationale ». La « sécurité nationale » se définit comme la protection des valeurs, des institutions et de la sécurité des citoyens d'un état donné; le concept de sécurité nationale est souvent associé à la protection militaire ou policière. Ce concept et la règle de droit coexistent parfois difficilement.
DCL 6540 Fondements de la common law (3 crédits)
DCL 6541 Contrats I (3 crédits)
DCL 6542 Contrats II (3 crédits)
Préalable : DCL 6541
DCL 6543 Études en common law et commerce international I (3 crédits)
Examen de questions d'actualité dans le domaine de la common law et du commerce international.
DCL 6544 Études en common law et commerce international II (3 crédits)
DCL 6545 Stage en common law et en commerce international (3 crédits)
Stage dans un milieu de travail spécialisé en common law et en commerce international. Le stage comprendra de la recherche, de l'observation et des travaux pratiques, offrant une expérience de la réalité du travail et des questions qui se posent au jour le jour dans ce domaine.
DCL 6550 Stage en droit humanitaire et en droit de la sécurité internationale (3 crédits)
Stage en milieu gouvernemental ou non-gouvernemental dans le but d'offrir à l'étudiant une expérience pratique en droit humanitaire et en droit de la sécurité internationale.
Les étudiants devront soumettre un rapport écrit fondé sur le travail effectué durant le stage, et ils seront notés S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant) par le professeur agissant à titre de directeur de stage sur la base de ce rapport écrit.
DCL 6700 Droit international des investissements étrangers (3 crédits)
Étude du régime juridique international de promotion et de protection des investissements étrangers. Origines, évolution et sources; principes de traitement et de protection; règlement des différends liés aux investissements.
DCL 6712 Droit, médecine et biologie (3 crédits)
Étude approfondi de certains problèmes juridiques posés par les développements scientifiques dans les domaines médical et biologique.
DCL 6719 Droit international économique avancé (3 crédits)
Ce séminaire explore les questions théoriques et systémiques liées au droit international économique.
DCL 6720 Droit international approfondi (3 crédits)
DCL 6728 Droit international privé (3 crédits)
DCL 6730 Aspects internationaux de la propriété intellectuelle (3 crédits)
DCL 6731 Problèmes choisis de droit international I (3 crédits)
DCL 6732 Problèmes choisis de droit international II (3 crédits)
DCL 6733 Droit commercial international (3 crédits)
DCL 6734 Organisation internationale du commerce (3 crédits)
DCL 6735 Problèmes choisis de droit international III (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie de problèmes d'actualité en droit international.
DCL 6736 Droit international humanitaire (3 crédits)
Le droit international humanitaire est la branche du droit international public qui régit les conséquences humanitaires de conflits armés. Le cours a pour but de familiariser les étudiants et étudiantes avec les sources du droit international humanitaire, ses principes et ses règles fondamentaux.
DCL 6737 Justices et violences politiques extrêmes : La réponse du droit international (3 crédits)
La multiplication, dans le monde contemporain, de situations de violences politiques extrêmes, oblige le droit et la justice à s'adapter et à trouver de nouvelles réponses à ces types de violations systématiques et radicales. Il s'agira, dans le cadre de ce cours, de réfléchir sur la nature, le rôle, la place, le fonctionnement, les forces et les limites de la justice, ainsi que les attentes qu'elle suscite et les défis qu'il lui faut relever dans des contextes de sortie de périodes de génocides et/ou crimes contre l'humanité.
DCL 6738 Répression pénale internationale (3 crédits)
Les origines de la responsabilité pénale individuelle, les tribunaux pénaux internationaux, mixtes et autres mécanismes alternatifs de justice seront étudiés, notamment le Tribunal pénal international pour l'ex-Yougoslavie, le Tribunal pénal international pour le Rwanda, la Cour spéciale pour la Sierra Leone et la Cour pénale internationale. Le fondement juridique de la création de ces tribunaux, leurs compétences, leurs structures, ainsi que l'apport de la jurisprudence au droit international humanitaire et au droit international des droits de la personne seront examinés.
DCL 6739 Thèmes choisis en droit (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit.
DCL 6939 Thèmes choisis en droit / Special Topic in Law (3 crédits / 3 units)
Étude approfondie d'une problématique ou d'un sujet lié aux tendances émergentes en droit. / In-depth examination of a question or topic linked to emerging trends or research areas in law.
Volet / Course Component: Cours magistral / Lecture
Préalable : Connaissance active soit de l'anglais, soit du français et connaissance passive de l'autre langue. / Prerequisite: Active knowledge of English or French and passive knowledge of the other language.
DCL 7022 Stage de cléricature / Judicial Clerkship (6 crédits / 6 units)
Volet / Course Component: Stage / Work Term
DCL 7033 Recherche dirigée / Directed Research (3 crédits / 3 units)
Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research
DCL 7066 Mémoire de recherche / Research Paper
DCL 7206 Selected Problems in Human Rights (4 units)
DCL 7300 Technoprudence: Legal Theory in the Information Age (3 units)
Seminar examining the impact that cyberspace and other technologies utilized in the so-called information revolution might have on traditional legal theory and doctrine.
Permission of the Department is required.
DCL 7301 Regulation of Internet Commerce (3 units)
Seminar analyzing the legal challenges posed by the Internet to the traditional commercial law framework. Topics include intellectual property issues, online contracts, digital signatures, taxation, securities regulation, and the provision of online legal services.
DCL 7302 Regulation of Internet Communications (3 units)
Seminar analyzing the legal challenges posed by the Internet to the rights of free speech and privacy. Topics include online obscenity, hate speech, defamation, as well as national and international approaches to data privacy protection.
DCL 7303 Electronic Commerce Practice Workshop (3 units)
Practice-oriented seminar analyzing the legal issues and implications of electronic commerce. Topics include licensing, privacy and acceptable use policies, Web development agreements, and regulatory issues.
DCL 7304 Technology Law Internship (3 units)
Co-operative and clinical work study program in technology law. Student placement at a technology-focused government department or a technology corporation's in-house legal department.
DCL 7305 Studies in Internet Law (3 units)
Selected problems in the emerging intersection of law and technology.
DCL 7306 Legal Perspectives on Cyber Feminism (3 units)
This course analyzes issues relating to the application of feminist principles to the legal regulation of communication technologies. Topics covered include the gendered dynamics of networked capitalist society; women's relationships with communication technologies; technology's potential impact on equality for women; and questions surrounding whether and how to legally regulate communication technologies.
DCL 7307 Digital Music Law (3 units)
This course addresses legal, cultural, economic and technological aspects of digital music around the world. Topics include the music industry; copyright protection; infringement and limitation issues; and new business strategies.
DCL 7308 Rights of Non-Unionized Employees (4 units)
DCL 7310 Technopolicy: Interplay Between Technologies and Existing Legal Rules (3 units)
Seminar examining the application of traditional legal analysis to difficult policy questions arising from the advent of information technologies.
DCL 7311 Studies in Intellectual and Industrial Property (3 units)
Trademarks, registration, the torts of passing off and misappropriation of personality; trade names; copyright, the protection of computer software, arts and entertainment industries; trade secrets, confidential information; patents; industrial designs, related competitive torts. Canadian and international perspectives.
DCL 7312 Competition Law (3 units)
Restrictive trade practices and competition policy.
DCL 7313 Statutory Interpretation (3 units)
Critical review of current rules, principles and methods of statutory interpretation; consideration of theoretical issues; development of skills in analyzing and constructing arguments.
DCL 7314 Law-Making Process (3 units)
The makers and instruments of legislation; history of parliamentary institutions; supremacy of Parliament; bill procedure; parliamentary privelege; judicial review of proceedings in Parliament; legislative privilege; legislative oversight of delegated legislation; reception of English and French laws; growth of indigenous statute law; imperial statutes and Canadian sovereignty; law reform and codification.
DCL 7315 Patent Law (3 units)
Law of patents, both national and international. Procurement, licensing and enforcement of patents.
DCL 7316 Studies in Business Law: Copyright Law (3 units)
Law and policy relating to copyright law.
DCL 7317 Communications Law (3 units)
Examination of the regulatory framework governing communications in Canada. Three industry sectors (telecommunications, broadcasting and cable television) will be examined with particular attention to the legal, policy, administrative and practical constraints which affect their activities.
DCL 7318 Law for Technology (3 units)
This course provides an overview of the legal issues in the digital context and surrounding automated technologies (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Robotics). The objective of the course is to provide students with the necessary tools to understand the social and legal issues surrounding technologies, both in Canada and from an international and comparative perspective (e.g., European Union and United States).
DCL 7319 Technology for Law (3 units)
This course provides a practical introduction to legal technology, and its impact on the profession and the legal system. The objective of the course is to provide basic programming skills to understand, create and evaluate these technological applications.
DCL 7344 Regulatory Instruments (3 units)
DCL 7366 Technology Law Project (6 units)
Technology-based project which will integrate legal content, usually within a piece of software, machine code or a web-based application. The project must incorporate a substantive legal dimension in order to satisfy the research requirement. A project that does not have a built-in substantive legal dimension must be accompanied by a written report outlining the legal significance of the project. Technology law projects will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis by the supervisor and one other person appointed by the Co-Director of Graduate Studies in Law.
Course Component: Research
DCL 7401 Drafting Seminar I (6 units)
DCL 7402 Drafting Seminar II (6 units)
DCL 7500 Techno-Théorie : Théorie du droit à l'ère de l'information (3 crédits)
Séminaire consacré à l'étude des incidences du cyberespace et des autres technologies de la soi-disant révolution de l'information sur la théorie et la doctrine traditionnelles.
DCL 7501 Réglementation du cybercommerce (3 crédits)
Séminaire consacré à l'étude des défis juridiques que pose l'Internet en matière du droit commercial traditionnel. Les sujets à l'étude sont la propriété intellectuelle, les contrats en ligne, les signatures numériques, les impôts, la règlementation des valeurs mobilières et la prestation de services juridiques en ligne.
DCL 7502 Réglementation des cybercommunications (3 crédits)
Séminaire consacré à l'étude des défis juridiques que pose l'Internet en matière de liberté d'expression et du droit à la vie privée. Certains sujets à l'étude sont l'obscénité, le discours haineux, la diffamation, les mécanismes pour la protection des renseignements personnels, à l'échelle nationale et à l'échelle internationale.
DCL 7503 Pratique du commerce électronique (3 crédits)
Séminaire pratique pour l'approfondissement de diverses questions et implications juridiques du commerce électronique. Certains sujets à l'étude sont l'attribution de licences, les politiques relatives à la protection des renseignements personnels et à la nétiquette, les ententes pour le développement du Web et les questions de réglementation.
DCL 7504 Stage en droit de la haute technologie (3 crédits)
Stage professionnel auprès d'un ministère gouvernemental ou d'un service du contentieux d'une entreprise se spécialisant en droit de la haute technologie. Noté S (satisfaisant) ou NS (non satisfaisant) selon les résultats du rapport écrit et de l'évaluation de l'employeur.
Préalable : au moins un cours dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle ou du droit d’Internet.
DCL 7505 Études en droit d'internet (3 crédits)
Études de problèmes d'actualité pour l'approfondissement des interactions croissantes entre le droit et la technologie.
DCL 7506 Droit de la communication dans le cyberespace (3 crédits)
Dans un contexte de droit civil, étude des problèmes juridiques liés à la réglementation du contenu d'Internet et à la protection de la vie privée des Internautes, envisagés dans divers domaines du droit, tels les communications, la pornographie, la criminalité, la protection des renseignements personnels et les libertés publiques.
DCL 7507 Droit international d'internet : L'intégration des différents systèmes juridiques (3 crédits)
Dans un contexte de droit civil, étude des solutions proposées par les différents intervenants du cyberespace, tels les gouvernements, les organismes non-gouvernementaux, l'industrie et les utilisateurs pour la résolution des divers problèmes juridiques, à caractère international, reliés à l'utilisation d'Internet, notamment dans les domaines de droit suivants : la réglementation, la propriété intellectuelle, les noms de domaines, la compétence des tribunaux et la résolution des conflits.
DCL 7508 Problèmes choisis de propriété intellectuelle et industrielle (3 crédits)
Dans un contexte de droit civil, étude approfondie de certains problèmes contemporains en droit de la propriété intellectuelle et industrielle.
DCL 7509 Études approfondies du droit de la concurrence (3 crédits)
Dans un contexte de droit civil, étude des législations en droit de la concurrence; structure administrative; étude des règles portant sur les ententes restreignant la concurrence, les fusions, l'abus de position dominante, les pratiques restrictives, etc.; les aspects internationaux du droit de la concurrence.
DCL 7510 Technorégulation : Interaction entre les technologies et l'état actuel du droit (3 crédits)
Séminaire consacré à l'application des règles traditionnelles de l'analyse juridique aux difficiles questions de politiques soulevées par les nouvelles technologies de l'information.
DCL 7511 Études en propriété intellectuelle et industrielle (3 crédits)
Dans un contexte de common law, études des sujets suivants : marques de commerce; système d'enregistrement; délits de commercialisation trompeuse et d'usurpation d'identité; noms commerciaux; droit d'auteur; protection des logiciels; domaine des arts et de l'industrie du spectacle; droit des secrets commerciaux et des renseignements confidentiels; droit des brevets; dessin industriel et tout délit en matière de concurrence. Perspective canadienne et internationale.
DCL 7566 Projet en droit de la technologie (6 crédits)
Projet à contenu juridique qui peut prendre la forme d'un logiciel, d'un code machine ou d'une application sur l'Internet. Pour satisfaire aux exigences de recherche de la maîtrise, le contenu juridique doit être substantiel; à défaut d'un tel contenu, un rapport écrit décrivant la portée juridique du projet doit accompagner ce dernier. L'évaluation du projet est faite par la personne qui l'a dirigée et une autre personne désignée par la Direction des études supérieures en droit. Cette évaluation est sanctionnée uniquement par la mention P (réussite) ou F (échec).
Volet : Recherche
DCL 7706 Perspectives juridiques sur le cyberféminisme (3 crédits)
Ce cours analyse les questions liées à l'application de principes féministes à la réglementation juridique des technologies de communication. Les sujets abordés incluent les dynamiques liées au genre dans le contexte des technologies de communication et les femmes, l'impact sur l'égalité des femmes et le débat concernant le bien fondé de la réglementation juridique des technologies de la communication et les modalités de mise en oeuvre de cette réglementation.
DCL 7707 Le droit de la musique digitale (3 crédits)
Ce cours s'interesse aux aspects juridiques, culturels, économiques et techniques de la musique numérique dans le monde. Les sujets suivants seront discutés : l'industrie de la musique, les droits d'auteur, la violation du droit d'auteur, la prescription des recours et les nouvelles stratégies commerciales.
DCL 7712 Problèmes choisis de droit et technologie (3 crédits)
Étude approfondie de problèmes contemporains dans le domaine du droit et de la technologie.
DCL 7717 Droit des communications (3 crédits)
Structure de l'industrie des communications au Canada et description de la technologie. Partage des pouvoirs législatifs, organismes de réglementation et contrôle administratif, analyse de la réglementation des entreprises de communications.
DCL 7718 Droit des technologies (3 crédits)
Ce cours donne une vision d'ensemble des enjeux juridiques du monde numérique et des technologies automatisées (intelligence artificielle, chaîne de blocs, robotique, etc.). L'objectif du cours est de fournir aux étudiants les outils nécessaires pour comprendre les enjeux sociaux et juridiques des technologies, tant au Canada que dans une perspective internationale et comparée (par exemple, Union européenne et États-Unis).
DCL 7719 Technologies pour le droit (3 crédits)
Ce cours offre une introduction pratique aux technologies pour le droit et ses impacts sur la profession et le système juridique. L'objectif du cours est de fournir des compétences de programmation de base pour comprendre, créer et évaluer ces applications technologiques.
DCL 7999 Recherche et thèse en maîtrise / Research and Master's Thesis
DCL 8330 Legal Research Methodology and Theory (3 units)
The course will examine epistemology and methodology issues arising in the field of legal research.
DCL 8500 Droit comparé des successions (4 crédits)
DCL 8716 Problèmes choisis en droit comparé (4 crédits)
Volet : Groupe de discussion, Laboratoire, Cours magistral, Recherche, Séminaire, Stage, Théorie et laboratoire, Tutoriel
DCL 8730 Méthodologie et théorie du droit (3 crédits)
Examen des questions épistémologiques et méthodologiques entourant la recherche en droit.
DCL 9997 Projet de thèse / Thesis project
Examen au cours duquel l'étudiant expose, par écrit et oralement, son projet de thèse. L'étudiant doit soumettre une proposition de recherche, un plan détaillé ainsi qu'une bibliographie exhaustive. / The student presents, in writing and orally, his or her thesis proposal. The student must submit a research proposal, a detailed plan and a comprehensive bibliography.
DCL 9998 Examen de synthèse / Comprehensive Exam
Examen au cours duquel l'étudiant est évalué oralement sur ses connaissances des fondements dans son domaine de recherche. / During this examination the student will be assessed orally on his or her knowledge of legal foundations in his or her field of research.
DCL 9999 Thèse de doctorat / PhD Thesis
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Law Faculty
Graduate 3-325-1-0
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Type | Doctorat en droit (LL. D.) |
Number | 3-325-1-0 |
Version 06 (A17)
The doctorate program consists of 90 credits.
The PhD in Law has the following options:
- General (segment 70);
- Innovation, Science, Technology and Law (segment 71).
Number of credits: 87 mandatory credits, of which 81 are for research and a thesis, and 3 credits from optional courses.
Students who have completed their legal education entirely abroad must take the course on the Quebec and Canadian legal systems (3 credits) or an equivalent course.
PhD General Seminar
DRT 7002 Thesis Seminar
Theoretical and Legal Methodology
Theoretical and Legal Methodology Seminars
Developing a Research Problem
Developing a Thesis Project
PhD Comprehensive Examination
Number of credits: 78 mandatory credits, of which 66 are for research and a thesis, 9 to 12 credits from optional courses and a maximum of 3 credits from elective courses.
Students who have not studied law in Canada must take a complementary course in document retrieval. This is a non-credit course.
In addition, the program offers language courses to help students improve their knowledge of oral and written French.
Advanced Legal Methodology
Reg.: Technological Innovations: Legal and Social Issues
School: Innovation, Science, Technology and Law
Digital Law
Reg.: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development
Natural Resources Law
Law, Innovation and Health
Special Projects in Law
Intellectual Property Law
Directed Readings – Comparative Law
Date of last modification: 10 August 2024
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Exams Know-how
Canada ranks 4th globally when it comes to research opportunities which is why international students often decide to pursue PhD in Law from Canada. Canada is home to some of the finest law schools offering PhD in Law. Not only is a PhD in Law from Canada a highly remunerative career choice but also a well-respected profession with a great scope. The annual salary package for lawyers in Canada is quite good starting from 37,500 CAD and going up to 295,000 CAD and this field is characterized by a balanced demand and supply of labor.
We have prepared a guide including best universities for PhD in Law in Canada, cost of studying, scholarships, eligibility criteria, admission process, future opportunities to help you get started.
If you are looking for reasons why you should consider getting a PhD in Law from Canada, take a look at the points below:
Job Opportunities after Studying in Canada for International Students!
Law is a popular field of study in Canada, let us take a closer look at the top universities for PhD in Law in Canada:
University of Toronto
Details about PhD programs at each of these universities is mentioned below:
University of Toronto is the top ranking institution in Canada with a very high research output. It also ranks in the top 50 in QS subject rankings for Law and Legal Studies in 2021. It provides Doctoral of Juridical Science (SJD) with 2 admission rounds - one for general entry and the other for direct entry. The Faculty of Law also provides collaborative graduate programs that allow you to pursue PhD in Law with an interdisciplinary perspective.
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| 17 |
| Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) |
| 8,735 CAD |
| Tuition + living stipend |
The Faculty of Law at McGill University offers a competitive, challenging and intense Doctor of Civil Law program with 3 specializations. Admission to this program is very selective as the university admits a new batch of only 15 students per year. This program gives you the opportunity to associate with the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, the Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law, the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy or one of the Research Chairs at the Faculty of Law depending on your research area.
| Public |
| 25 |
| Doctor of Civil Law (Law) Doctor of Civil Law (Comparative Law) Doctor of Civil Law (Air and Space Law) |
| 8,375 CAD |
University of British Columbia, another leading institution in Canada offers PhD in Law through Peter A. Allard School of Law. It is a research-intensive program which will open your doors to work in the public sector, legal research, law teaching, policy development, practice of law and government service.
| Public |
| 42 |
| PhD in Law |
| 9,131 CAD |
University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s top 10 research universities known for its impactful research facilitated by collaboration, innovation and interdisciplinarity. The Faculty of Law at University of Ottawa aims at developing lawyers and academicians who can operate autonomously and prove themselves in the field of law. The maximum limit for completing this program is 5 years from the registration date.
| Public |
| 101 - 150 |
| PhD in Law |
| 6,955 CAD - 7,959 CAD |
The Osgoode Hall Law School at York University is well-known for providing affordable PhD in Law. The program accepts a very limited number of candidates therefore you need to be a competitive applicant and apply early to secure a place. All candidates are expected to complete the requirements of the program within 18 terms i.e. 6 years.
| Public |
| 101 - 150 |
| PhD in Law |
| 6,275 CAD |
The Queen’s University of Kingston provides a 4-year PhD in Law program. Queen’s law programs proudly boast of high employment rates of nearly 95%. The program helps you reach the highest point in your career and understand the challenges of the ever-changing job market.
| Public |
| 151 - 200 |
| PhD in Law |
| 12,927 CAD |
Universities in Canada for PhD
Before proceeding with the admission process, let us take a look at the eligibility criteria and admission requirements for earning PhD in Law from Canada:
Let us now talk about these PhD requirements in Canada elaborately:
For seeking admission to PhD in Law in Canada, you must complete an LLB or JD along with a master’s degree in Law from recognised universities. You are expected to have a minimum overall average of B+ i.e. 75% or above in your master’s degree .
International applicants whose first language is not English must submit English language test scores for admission. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 or TOEFL score of 100 is required for admission to PhD in Law in Canada for international students.
As international students seeking admission to Law PhD in Canada, you will have to apply for a Canadian study permit. Applications for a study permit can only be submitted after receiving an admission confirmation.
Take a look at the list of documents required for applying to PhD in Law in Canada for international students:
What is the Eligibility, Requirements & Application Process for Masters in Canada?
Compared to the number of applications received, the seats for PhD in Law in Canada is quite limited which is why barely meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Let us now take a look at the admission process for PhD in Law in Canada:
PhD in Law in Canada is offered for the September intake. Applications for admission are available around September of the previous year and are accepted up to December 1 at most institutions. The application deadlines for doctoral degrees are mostly not flexible and must be adhered to. Once you have checked the eligibility criteria and application deadlines, the next step is applying for admission. The steps in the application process in Canada are discussed below:
Intakes and Deadlines to Study in Canada in 2022!
The cost of studying for a PhD in Law in Canada includes tuition fees, cost of accommodation, food, transportation, healthcare, entertainment and personal expenses. On average, the annual tuition fee for PhD in Law in Canada is 6,955 CAD - 15,000 CAD.
The exact cost of living in Canada will depend on various factors such as your location, type of accommodation and preferences. You can assume the average cost of living to be around 10,000 CAD - 12,000 CAD per year i.e. 800 CAD - 1,000 CAD per month. The rent of accommodation makes a major difference in your cost of living. If you choose to live on-campus accommodation, the rent is around 3,000-7,500 CAD while off-campus accommodation costs around 8,000 CAD - 9,000 CAD per year.
Now as you are aware of the investment that is required to study Phd in law in Canada, let us look at the ways in which you can manage your studies within budget. Below mentioned are some of the PhD law scholarships Canada.
There are a lot of PhD in Law scholarships in Canada to ease your financial burden. Besides financial support provided by universities, you can apply for PhD Law scholarships in Canada. Take a look at the table below to learn about the various scholarships and eligibility criteria for the same:
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Ontario Trillium Scholarships | The amount of the award is 40,000 CAD | |
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship | Recipients are awarded 50,000 CAD per year for up to 3 years | |
International Law Research Program Graduate Scholarship | This award is provided to outstanding graduate students conducting research related to international economic law, international intellectual property and international environmental law. | The award amount is 24,000 CAD per year |
John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowship in International Human Rights Law | Awarded to outstanding international students pursuing full-time graduate studies in international human rights or international organizations. | The amount of each award is 20,000 CAD |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships | To be eligible you must be accepted to a full-time doctoral program and complete their program by 2025 or later. | Recipients will receive up to 40,000 CAD per year for 3 years |
How to Finance your Studies in Canada?
Law is a high yielding field because of the ever-growing demand for legal services. A PhD in Law boosts your salaries by 23% and prepares you for senior positions in an organization.
The popular job titles and average salaries for candidates with PhD in Law from Canada are given in the table below:
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Lawyer | 238,000 CAD |
Attorney | 244,000 CAD |
Corporate Counsel | 174,000 CAD |
Counsel | 176,000 CAD |
Judge Advocate | 245,000 CAD |
Legal Counsel | 177,000 CAD |
Legal Executive | 206,000 CAD |
Legal Services Director | 275,000 CAD |
Litigation Attorney | 294,000 CAD |
Legal Services Manager | 279,000 CAD |
Administrative Law Judge | 322,000 CAD |
It is a well-known fact that a higher level of education directly contributes to higher earning potential. Therefore investing in a PhD in Law in Canada is definitely worth it for your future. Law is a skill-based discipline and to work as a professional in this field you need to have strong judgment, knowledge of legal matters, ability to handle clients, grit, problem-solving skills, negotiation skills, etc. If you are looking for streamlined assistance to fulfil your dream of studying in Canada, connect with our Yocket Counsellors today!
Frequently Asked Questions about PhD in Law in Canada
The PhD in Law in Canada can be completed within 3 to 4 years.
Some of the top universities for PhD in Law in Canada include University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Montreal, University of Ottawa, etc.
The cost of PhD in Law from Canada for Indian students is between 3,95,000 INR to 8,90,000 INR annually.
Yes, most institutions in Canada have a funding standard set for applicants of each department which must be provided to the students as program funding. You can combine this funding package with other external awards.
Yes, it is mandatory to get a LLM i.e. a Masters of Law before applying for admission to PhD in Law in Canada.
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A PhD in Law is a great prospect for students who have completed their graduate studies and are looking to take up legal research as the next step in their career. Canadian education system is known for delivering top-quality education and best-in-class career opportunities so you will benefit from excellent resources if you pursue your phd from there.
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Here is a list for all students of legal studies who are either pursuing their postgraduate degree or have already completed it. This will help aspirants who are now looking at PhD in law options in Canada—
The University of Toronto has a well-established reputation globally. The postdoctoral study in law encourages students to dive deeper into the subject and take up original research work that will help them gain further insights into the legal field.
After successfully completing the SJD Program (Doctor of Juridical Science) from the university, students go on to work in various fields like the private and public sector, academics, etc.
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Based in the Quebec province, McGill University broadly offers three options in PhD in Law at the university: Doctoral of Civil Law – Law, Doctoral of Civil Law – Comparative Law, and Doctor of Civil Law – Air and Space Law. The application process is completely based on the website and the interlinked application portal therein.
This program is highly selective, with a strength of about 70 highly intellectual researchers focused on nurturing their knowledge, teaching supervision, and leadership qualities. By the end of the program, an original thesis has to be submitted by every student as a part of the program requirements.
The faculty of law at McGill University is highly committed to building a strong community of highly qualified academicians in the field of law and legal studies. Driven by the same goal, the university invites its doctoral students to take part in various faculty and graduate seminars to help them explore the world of law.
This program prepares its students well to work in think tanks, private organisations, governance roles, academic jobs, and international organisations.
Having established holistic political science and legal studies faculties over the years, the University of British Columbia offers one of the best structured and delivered PhD in Law in Canada.
The program requires students to pass comprehensive exams, complete their course work within the deadlines, present and defend their dissertation proposal and also come up with a book-length dissertation that adds value to the existing literature in legal studies.
Every faculty member is approachable and offers great support and guidance to the distinguished PhD students throughout the program duration.
All prospective international students have to complete their application on the program website and upload the required documents well within the application deadline. The deadline usually falls in the month of December.
After the PhD, the most common career pathways include policy development, legal research in legal theory and other related fields, the practice of law in courts and other suitable judicial institutions, academia, etc.
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This university has a firm hold on new and disruptive tools of techniques of imparting education and encouraging research that makes a positive contribution to the legal discipline. Being based in a French-speaking region, it requires students to have fluency in French and English.
One unique aspect of this PhD in Law is that it offers the co-supervision of not one but two learned professors who help their students every step of the way. The PhD structure is such that it first asks students to clear exams of the subjects that they wish to then write a thesis on.
There are broadly two options:
The eligibility criteria demand an LLM degree from a deemed university with an average GPA of 3.3 out of 4.3 or its equivalent. Additionally, the application procedure is supposed to be followed on the program website of the University.
The PhD program in Law at the Western University is focused on equipping high-calibre legal researchers with the right tools and techniques to shape them into law professionals with unmatched knowledge and skills. This program positions its students well to take on roles in the government sector, private sector, academia, and legal policymaking.
Throughout the different terms, the students will be asked to submit a dissertation, defend it orally in front of the advisory committee, and enlist the table of contents and bibliography before submitting the final draft. After completing the first year, researchers also have to deliver at least one talk as part of the faculty every year.
All applicants should read the specific requirements for the course in detail on the Graduate Program Admissions page, clearly enlisted on the PhD program’s webpage.
So, Canada should be at the top of the list for all PhD in Law aspirants who wish to acquire advanced tools and techniques in the legal studies field. Furthermore, you should start planning your study abroad journey from an early stage to meet all the deadlines in time.
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What is the average salary after completing a phd in law in canada.
There is no one fixed average salary for a student who has completed their PhD in Law in Canada. This is because students take up many kinds of jobs, all with different pay scales. However, the average salary can be expected to be around CAD 70,000 to CAD 82,000 for roles like research analyst and policy Analyst.
After completing your PhD in Law in Canada, there are many job prospects, including policy analyst, senior legal consultant, lawyer, professor of law, etc.
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Open awards are available to graduate students studying all areas of law and legal policy. Open awards often have a financial need component but also include an assessment of the applicant's academic record at the time of admission.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to serve as her running mate in the 2024 presidential race—as Harris tries to gain ground on former President Donald Trump with just over three months until the November election.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reportedly a frontrunner to be Vice President Kamala Harris' running ... [+] mate.
Harris announced she asked Walz to be her running mate in an Instagram post Tuesday, shortly after multiple news outlets reported on the decision, praising Walz’ “convictions on fighting for middle class families” and saying what impressed her most was his “deep commitment to his family.”
Walz accepted the offer Tuesday morning, calling it the “honor of a lifetime,” and adding: “Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school.”
Walz, the 60-year-old father of two and Nebraska-born governor of Minnesota had emerged as a vice presidential frontrunner, along with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and several others in the weeks leading up to the decision.
Harris’ campaign reportedly vetted about a dozen contenders, and her rumored list was whittled to Walz and Shapiro in the hours leading up to the announcement, which was widely expected to happen Tuesday after Democratic delegates concluded voting for the party’s nominee Monday, with 99% selecting Harris.
While not at the forefront of national politics, Walz established himself as a moderate Democrat in Congress—where he served as a representative for Minnesota from 2007 to 2019—and as the governor of Minnesota, a role he’s held since 2019, where he also serves as chair of the national Democratic Governors Association.
Walz is seen as an appealing option for independents and moderate Democrats as a working-class politician with a rural background, who exudes the appearance of “someone with a lived experience that is so comparable to so many of the people in rural America,” former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., told The New York Times last week.
Before running for office, Walz, a graduate of Chadron State College in Nebraska, served in the Army National Guard, and then worked as a teacher, first on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where he met his wife Gwen, a fellow teacher, and then in China and later as a high school teacher in Mankato, Minnesota, south of Minneapolis.
Walz initially entered politics as a member of former Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, a spot he took after he said some of his high school students were questioned for having a Kerry sticker when he took them to a campaign rally for then-president George W. Bush, MinnPost reported.
As governor, some of Walz’ political accomplishments include ensuring tuition-free meals at participating state universities, enshrining abortion rights into state law, banning conversion therapy and providing protections for gender-affirming healthcare—Walz recently defended those measures against right-wing criticism in a CNN interview earlier this month, joking: “What a monster! Kids are eating and having full bellies so they can go learn and women are making their own healthcare decisions.”
Walz also signed a bill last May expanding voting rights in Minnesota for an estimated 55,000 formerly incarcerated residents, and in 2020, oversaw the state’s response to both the COVID-19 pandemic and police brutality protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police, though he faced criticism from state Republicans over his delayed response to protests following Floyd’s killing.
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Walz and Harris will make their first joint appearance at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Walz has faced backlash from Minnesota Republicans largely over his actions to protect gender-affirming care—a topic that has become central on GOP tickets. John Helmberger, the CEO of Christian conservative group Minnesota Family Council, argued Walz’s executive order to protect gender-affirming care “victimizes vulnerable young people.” In the weeks leading up to the nomination announcement, Walz also sparked Republican outrage after he referred to “weird people on the other side,” and criticized Trump’s laugh and apparent obsession of Hannibal Lecter as “weird.” In response, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called the “weird” argument “dumb & juvenile,” while Donald Trump. Jr. responded to claims that Trump running mate JD Vance is “weird” with a video posted of Harris with a drag queen.
The Trump campaign attacked Walz in a video after Harris announced him as her running mate, labeling him as a “left-wing extremist.” Trump’s campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt also slammed Walz, saying it’s “no surprise that San Francisco Liberal Kamala Harris wants West Coast wannabe Tim Walz as her running mate,” claiming Walz has tried to “reshape Minnesota in the image of the Golden State.”
A group of Democratic lawmakers praised Harris’ choice of Walz on Tuesday, including contenders Shapiro and Sen. Mark Kelly , D-Ariz., as well as President Joe Biden , former President Barack Obama , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y., and the Congressional Black Caucus PAC .
Presidential candidates have a long history of strategically choosing running mates in swing states or candidates who appeal to certain voters in hopes of gaining ground in the presidential election. This November, Minnesota will be a critical swing state for Harris, one of seven key states Biden won in 2020 that polls have shown to be close matches in 2024, along with Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. A Fox News poll conducted late last month found Harris leading Trump in Minnesota by six points (52%-46%) in a head-to-head match—Harris leads Trump 47%-41% in the poll when including third-party candidates such as independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (7%). That lead marks a turnaround for the Democratic ticket in Minnesota: An Emerson College poll released one week before Biden’s disastrous debate performance found the incumbent tied 45%-45% with Trump (10% undecided). Harris trails behind Trump in the four other swing states (Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Wisconsin), according to recent polls , and the two are tied in Michigan and Pennsylvania, according to Fox News’ poll.
Since launching her campaign, Harris has landed major endorsements from Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. One of her biggest endorsements came last week from former President Barack Obama. Sources close to Obama had said the former president wanted to wait until after Biden’s Oval Office address last week to make the announcement, and wanted his public endorsement to stand on its own, NBC News reported. Another source told The New York Times Obama wanted to wait until Harris was officially named the party nominee, a process that could unfold as early as Aug. 1, following a rules change approved by the Democratic National Convention’s rules panel last week (party nominees are typically chosen by delegates at the Democratic National Convention after the conclusion of the primary cycle).
Even before his disastrous performance in a June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump, Biden—the oldest president in U.S. history—had faced questions over his age, perhaps most prominently after the release of a Department of Justice special counsel report in February that found multiple cases of Biden’s memory failing. Those concerns ramped up substantially after CNN’s presidential debate, a 90-minute affair that resparked mounting concerns over Biden’s advanced age and potential cognitive decline. Facing calls from donors, lawmakers and pundits to step down, Biden ultimately announced on Sunday he would end his reelection bid, and quickly endorsed Harris for president. Harris became the presumptive nominee the next day after swiftly amassing the support of enough delegates to clinch the nomination.
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