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Master of Laws (LLM) program


Coursework and minor thesis and coursework alone

A candidate proceeding to the degree of LLM by coursework and minor thesis is required to complete four approved subjects and a minor thesis of approximately 25,000 words. A candidate proceeding to the LLM by coursework must complete six approved subjects.

The faculty endeavours to offer a broad range of graduate subjects each year.

The following subjects have been approved for the purpose of the coursework component of the LLM program.

LLM subjects

The faculty reserves the right not to offer in a particular year any of the above subjects if it appears there are insufficient enrolments or if there are other overriding considerations.

Enrolment quotas may have to be imposed in respect of all or some of the above subjects.

Thesis requirement of the LLM program

Candidates proceeding to the LLM degree by major thesis must complete a thesis of about 70,000 words at a standard comparable to legal writings found in a learned law journal.

Candidates proceeding to the LLM degree by minor thesis must complete a thesis of about 25,000 words at a standard comparable to legal writings found in a learned law journal.

Candidates are required to submit a completed thesis proposal form to the graduate studies office. The prescribed proposal form is available from the graduate studies office upon request.

Candidates are encouraged to discuss proposals with members of academic staff. If required, the subdean will assist in recommending an appropriate member of staff.

On receipt of the completed thesis proposal form the subdean will submit it to the Graduate Studies Committee for approval of the topic and the appointment of a supervisor. In approving the research topic the Graduate Studies Committee has regard to the adequacy of the candidate's preparation for the research project and the facilities available in the faculty for the supervision and carrying out of the research.

The requirements which must be met with respect to the certification of theses prior to their submission for examination are set out in sections 47 and 48 of the faculty's regulations.


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