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The Master of Laws degree has two programs: an advanced, thesis-based, research-intensive degree, allowing students the flexibility to choose the area of research they want to focus on. The course-based degree provides students with intensive training. Throughout the program, students will work closely with excellent, dedicated professors with a diverse range of research interests.
Master of Laws
Expected duration: One year
Tuition and fees: Program fees are assessed in the first two terms of study, followed by a continuing fee in the third and any subsequent terms. (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
All students in the thesis-based LLM must complete:
- Faculty of Graduate Studies tutorials: Research Integrity Tutorial (GRAD 7300) and Academic Integrity Tutorial (GRAD 7500)
- Graduate Seminar: Legal Research & Theory (LAW 7112)
- Two elective courses
- Major written research thesis (GRAD 7000)
All students in the course-based LLM must complete:
- Faculty of Graduate Studies tutorials: Research Integrity Tutorial (GRAD 7300) and Academic Integrity Tutorial (GRAD 7500)
- Graduate Seminar: Legal Research & Theory (LAW 7112)
- Capstone Seminar (LAW 7002)
- 18 credit hours of electives
Sample course offerings:
- LAW 3018: Human Rights Law (3 credit hours)
- LAW 3050: Commercial Law (3 credit hours)
- LAW 3070: Gender and Law (3 credit hours)
- LAW 3520: Taxation of Trusts and Estates (3 credit hours)
- LAW 3530: Administrative Law (3 credit hours)
- LAW 3336: Law and Popular Culture (3 credit hours)
- LAW 3980: Law and Religion (3 credit hours)
- LAW 7120: Research Paper in Law (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Faculty of Law website.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Master of Laws program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, you must have a minimum of:
- a JD or LLB from a recognized university; or
- a non-law degree relevant to the proposed research
Prospective LLM students must also have:
- applicants that are required to submit proof of English proficiency may do so by achieving one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet based -iBT (100)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS™) (minimum overall band of 7.0 in the Academic Module with a reading and writing band minimum of 7.0)
- a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last two years of full-time university study.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
How to apply
The Master of Laws program has only one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- CV/Resumé
- Research proposal (For thesis-based LLM applicants only)
- Statement of Intent (for all LLM applicants)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
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Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
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Faculty of Law
306B Robson Hall
224 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
lawinfo@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-6130
Fax: 204-474-7580