Law

Master of Laws (LLM)

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Program overview

The course-based LLM program is designed for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of a particular area of law, whether for professional or academic reasons. Students take courses and complete a major research paper on a topic of their choice. The course-based LLM will also appeal to internationally-trained lawyers who seek an introduction to the Canadian legal system. The program can be completed on either a full-time or a part-time basis. A specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (NREEL) is available.

The Faculty of Law has a wide range of research expertise. We have long been leaders in natural resources, energy and environmental law. Other areas of particular research strength include business and tax law, private law, administrative law and regulation, criminal law, Indigenous people and law, international law, human rights law, legal history and theory, and the law pertaining to privacy, security and technology. The Faculty of Law is a home of the Journal of Environmental Law and Practice and for our acclaimed law blog, ABlawg.

Our LLM program was included in the LLM Guide's top 10 energy law programs worldwide (2019). Our program earns this recognition for strengths in examining the relationship between society and the environment, in defining the interests we claim in the world around us, and in shaping the consequences of using those resources. The faculty has endowed chairs in natural resources law, in business law, and in business regulation. Our substantial law library complemented by the internationally-renowned Canadian Institute of Resources Law, which hosts symposia and publishes research on natural resources and energy law.

LLM students are eligible to become members of the University of Calgary’s Graduate College.

Specializations

Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law

Outcomes and next steps

Private practice, in-house counsel, government, regulatory bodies and non-governmental organizations in the specialty area. This program is also an efficient springboard to doctoral programs in Law. For more information, email lawgpd@ucalgary.ca.

Degree at a glance

Completion requirements
Full course completion

Courses
Two core courses and five electives
Program requirements

Class delivery
Classroom

Commitment
Five years maximum

Supervisor
No supervisor is required

Fees and funding
Calculated per course; funding not offered

Management

Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law

Cert

Political Science

PhD

Public Policy

MPP

Sustainable Energy Development

MSc

Core Courses

Graduate Seminar in Legal Research and Methodology and a Major Research Paper course.

Paper

Students must complete a major research paper.

Additional Courses

Topics may include natural resources, energy or environmental law or a related area or discipline.

Requirements for the Law Program

GPA

A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Minimum education

An academic degree in law.

Work samples

None

Documents

A brief statement of their proposed thesis or major paper. Forms and details are available from the Faculty.

Reference letter

Two

Test scores

None

English language proficiency

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

TOEFL score of 97 (Internet-based) with reading, writing and listening components totalling at least 75. Our institution code is 0813
IELTS score of 7.0 with reading and writing both scoring at least 7.0 (Academic version)
MELAB score of 83, or higher
PTE score of 68, or higher (Academic version)
Tier 3 of the International Foundations Program with minimum grades of B,B,B (Writing & Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension & Oral Fluency)

Deadlines

For admission on September 1

Canadian and permanent residentJan. 15 Application deadline to be eligible to apply for the Graduate Awards CompetitionFeb. 15 Deadline for submission of supporting documents (for Jan. 15 application deadline)April 30 Application and supporting documents deadline for students NOT applying for the Graduate Awards Competition

InternationalJan. 15 Application deadlineFeb. 15 Deadline for submission of supporting documents

If you’re not a Canadian or permanent resident or if you have international credentials make sure to read and learn about international specific requirements

Fees

Estimate for full-time students

Canadian and
permanent resident

International
student

General fees

For 12 months of study

$1,843 CAD

Tuition fees

For program completion in 12 months

$7,035 CAD

$21,375 CAD

Total fees

For program completion in 12 months

$8,878 CAD

$23,218 CAD

General fees and tuition

General fees are annual and per-term fees. Annual fees are paid once per year, while per-term are paid each term (3 terms per year).

Tuition covers standard academic costs. Tuition shown is for full course completion of two 700-level and five 500/600 level courses. Domestic students pay $714 per course; International students pay $1,622 per course (700-level 3-credit courses). Please note that 500 and 600-level courses are $1,026 (domestic) or $3,410 (International) per course. Textbooks and other material costs are not included.

What are annual continuing fees?

Continuing fees do not apply to this program.

Funding availability

Funding is not available for this program.

Fees listed here are estimates only, and have been rounded to the nearest dollar. These amounts should not be considered accurate. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars.
Fees are subject to change.
For more details and the most accurate information go to the Academic Calendar
For more general information, see our Fees and Funding Guide

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Temi Onifade, LLM '16, chose the University of Calgary's graduate program because of its reputation and leadership in energy and environmental law.

Faculty of Law
Murray Fraser Hall, Room 2380
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.4155

Law Graduate Programs
The University of Calgary- Law Graduate Programs
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Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.210.8718

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