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McGill University Graduate Programmes in Law - Institute of Comparative Law
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Graduate Programmes in Law - Institute of Comparative Law
Faculty of Law
McGill University
3661 Peel Street
Montreal, QC H3A 1X1
Tel.: (514) 398-3544
Fax: (514) 398-8197
E-mail: gradadmissions.law@mcgill.ca
Associate Dean (Graduate Studies and Research): Prof. Lionel Smith
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Faculty of Law has approved significant changes to its graduate programmes. Some of these will take effect for admissions in the academic year 2003-2004, subject to University approval. Other changes will take effect for admissions in 2004-2005, subject to University approval; in particular, the Faculty is likely to offer two different Master's programmes, one with a thesis and one without a thesis. Changes will appear on our web site.
Fields of Study:
While research can be pursued in other fields, the Faculty has particular strength in: Legal Traditions and Legal Theory, International Business Law, Human Rights and Cultural Diversity, and Regulation Technology and Society.
Minimum admission requirements:
Graduate Certificate: B.C.L. or LL.B., or its equivalent from another recognized university, with high standing.
LL.M..: Same as above.
D.C.L.: Same as above, plus an LL.M. or its equivalent from another recognized university, with high standing.
Deadline for application: March 15th.
(Special admission limitations apply to the Graduate Certificate).
Program requirements:
Graduate Certificate:
Time limit: At least 1 term of full-time study and completion of at least 15 academic credits. No part-time studies available.
LL.M.:
Time limit: At least 12 months. Maximum 3 years. No part-time studies available.
One compulsory course: Legal Traditions or Theoretical Approaches to Law.
Elective courses: completion of, in normal case, 15 academic credits.
Thesis of approximately 100 pages in length.
D.C.L.:
Time limit: 7 years. No part-time studies available.
Residence: Candidate must spend at least 3 years in full-time residence.
Thesis of approximately 400 pages.
Courses or seminars in related field of study may be required
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