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    Faculty

    • Faculty of Law

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    Credential

    • Micro-Diploma in Canadian Private Law

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    Expected duration

    • up to 2 years
    • 13-18 credit hours

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    Program options

    • Standalone Micro-Diploma in Public Law
    • In conjunction with the Master of Laws program
    • In conjunction with the Master of Human Rights program

Program details

The Micro-Diploma in Canadian Private Law is structured to enable lawyers educated in a civil law jurisdiction to demonstrate competence in additional key courses required by the NCA prior to issuing a Certificate of Qualification.

Expected duration: up to 2 years

The Micro-Diploma in Canadian Public Law is a part-time program, which requires students to take 15 credit hours of core coursework related to private law in Canada:

  • LAW 1002: Preparation for the Study of Law in Canada;
  • LAW 1102: Contracts;
  • LAW 1480: Torts and Compensation Systems; and
  • LAW 1500: Property.

In addition, students may take up to 5 additional credit hours in Law Courses from the Juris Doctor (JD) Program. Additional courses may also be taken to meet the requirements of the student’s NCA Assessment Report or for additional interest.

Admission requirements

Students are eligible to be considered for admission to the Micro-Diploma in Canadian Public Law or the Micro-Diploma in Canadian Private Law if they meet the following requirements:

  • Students have completed a common law or civil law degree (LLB or JD equivalent) in a law program approved by the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada (NCA).
  • Students have a current (no more than 4 years old at the time of submission of the student’s application for admission) NCA Assessment Report.
  • Students provide evidence of proficiency in English as outlined in the section below.

Students who meet the minimum requirements for admission to the program are not guaranteed admission.

Applicants will be evaluated based on their qualifying credential GPA and professional skill and experience as demonstrated through:

  • academic transcripts including annotations including GPA and/or indication of standing,
  • evidence of proficiency in English as described below,
  • NCA Assessment Report,
  • NCA Assessment Completion report if applicable,
  • personal statement (of no more than 1500 words, double-spaced. There are no specific guidelines on what to include in the personal statement),
  • résumé or Curriculum Vitae,
  • two letters of recommendation,
  • professional writing sample.

Students wishing a reconsideration of an admission decision must direct their request to the Director of the Internationally Trained Lawyer Program within ten business days of the posted decision date. Should the student wish to pursue the reconsideration decision further, an appeal must be made in accordance with the Senate Committee on Admission Appeals Procedure.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Evidence of proficiency in English is required for admission; and may be demonstrated by:

  • possessing a University degree completed in English from Canada or one of the countries listed on the English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List, or
  • successfully completing a recognized English language proficiency test.

All applicants whose primary language is not English and do not meet the University of Manitoba’s English language proficiency regulations will be required to demonstrate their command of the English Language through one of the following options:

  1. Overall minimum score of 100 with no section lower than 24 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (iBT).
  2. Minimum score of 7.0 on the Academic model with no less than 7.0 on each section in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
  3. Minimum score of 80 with no subtest below 80 on the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL).

Notices

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) and Duolingo are not accepted for admission to the Faculty of Law.

  • Language test results, including TOEFL and IELTS, expire two years from the test date. Please confirm the validity of your test results. Test Scores must be valid at the start of classes.

How to apply

Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130

Applications for micro credentials at the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button.

The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit proof of age, proof of English Language proficiency and other documents.

Application deadline

Start DateApplications openApplication deadline
SeptemberNovember 1March 31

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Documents may be submitted up to April 30.

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Contact us

Admission and application inquiries

Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)

Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808

Program inquiries

Faculty of Law

224 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

Phone: 204-474-6130
Email: itlp@umanitoba.ca