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Graduate Studies in Law
Faculty of Law
University of Ottawa
57 Louis Pasteur Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Tel.: (613) 562-5774
Fax: (613) 562- 5341
E-mail: llmlld@uottawa.ca
Internet : www.llmlld.uottawa.ca
Co-Directors: Professor Jennie Abell (Common Law)
Professor Alain-François Bisson (Civil Law)
Fields of Study:
The master’s and doctoral programs are focused within two major fields of study: international law and human rights law. In the context of the master’s with research paper, there are three concentrations: law and technology; common law et commerce international; and civil law theory. The program can also accommodate students who wish to pursue their studies in other fields.
The Faculty also offers a program leading to an LL.M. (with thesis or with research paper) with specialization in Women’s Studies.
Admission requirements:
Master: LL.B. with a minimum average of B (70%)
Doctorate: LL.M. in Law with a minimum average of B+ (75%)
Deadline for admission: March 1st
Graduate Study Programs:
Master
With Research Paper:
Time limit: Full-time: 4 sessions
Part-time: 8 sessions
1. Two compulsory courses: Legal Research Methodology and a legal theory course.
2. Three elective courses with compulsory written assignment in each course.
3. Research paper of 50-60 pages.
N.B.: The specific requirement will vary depending on the area of concentration or specialization.
With thesis:
Time limit: Full-time: 5 sessions
Part-time: not offered
1. Three compulsory courses: Legal Research Methodology, a legal theory course and a Directed Research paper (40 pages).
2. Thesis of approximately 100-130 pages.
Doctorate
Time limit: Full-time: 5 years
1. Residence: Candidate must spend at least 6 sessions in full-time residence.
2. A compulsory law course which, as a general rule, will be a legal theory course. However, candidates may be required to take certain courses or seminars in their field of study or in related areas.
3. Thesis of approximately 350 pages.
Number of sessions per year: 3 sessions
Fall = September to December
Winter = January to April
Spring = May to August
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