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
Related programs
If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs.

Completion requirements
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.

Admission requirements and information
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
NoneDocuments
A brief statement of their proposed thesis or major paper. Forms and details are available from the Faculty.
Reference letter
TwoTest scores
NoneEnglish 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

Tuition fees and funding
All graduate students must pay general fees each year, as well as program fees.
Fees
Estimate for full-time students
Canadian and
permanent resident
International
student
General fees
For 12 months of study
$1,843 CAD
$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
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
Highlights of the Law Program
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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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