Internationally Trained Lawyer program

Study with us! Undertake a Micro-Diploma in Public Law or a Micro-Diploma in Private Law for a flexible and clear pathway to licensure in Canada. These micro-diplomas are designed to help persons who hold law degrees from a university outside Canada and those who hold a Canadian civil law degree to satisfy the Federation of Law Societies’ National Committee on Accreditation’s (NCA) requirements to obtain a Certificate of Qualification.

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Internationally Trained Lawyer Program

Application deadlines

  • Applications to the Internationally Trained Lawyer Program may be submitted commencing November 1, 2024.

  • Deadline to apply: March 31, 2025. Documents may be submitted until April 30, 2025 to qualify for the Fall 2025-26 cohort.

About

The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law has worked closely with the NCA as we developed two micro-diploma programs, which, alone or in combination with one of our graduate degrees, are designed to meet NCA requirements to meet the needs of internationally trained lawyers and those with a Canadian civil law degree. Based on their learning needs and goals, students may choose to undertake the Canadian Public Law Micro-Diploma or the Canadian Private Law Micro-Diploma.

Students may also combine one of our micro-diploma programs with a Master of Laws (LLM) or Master of Human Rights program to meet additional requirements of the NCA, including in-person learning requirements (separate application and admission required).

Students will have access to support and experiential learning opportunities which foster meaningful inclusion in Manitoba’s legal profession.

Both micro-diploma programs allow students to take additional courses which may be required by the NCA or which may enhance their legal education and provide:

  • A high-quality legal education which fosters excellence; · Wrap-around supports, including career services and an introductory course, Preparation for the Study of Law in Canada to enable success;
  • Greater opportunities for professional inclusion in Manitoba’s legal community;
  • Rich elective course offerings to meet additional NCA requirements or to pursue other areas of interest;
  • Optional clinical and experiential learning opportunities.

Cost of attendance

Expected tuition cost

 Year 1Year 2Year 3
Canadian Students$22,000.00$7,500.00$7,500.00
International Students$44,000.00$15,000.00$15,000.00

Disclaimer: Fees are approved annually by The University of Manitoba Board of Governors. In the event of a discrepancy between the fee rates approved by the Board and those published on this website, the fee rates approved by the Board will prevail. Students will be notified of any corrections that result in a re-assessment of their student account.

What we offer

Robson Hall, the building that houses the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law during the Fall.

Flexible and customizable learning paths

Both micro-diplomas are modular programs of 18 credit hours in duration. Students may also simultaneously pursue an LLM or Master of Human Rights at the Faculty of Law and/or take additional courses on a per credit hour basis while completing one or both micro-diploma programs.

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Contact Us

Laurelle A. Harris K.C.
Director, Internationally Trained Lawyer Program, Equity & Transformation

itlp@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7083
204-474-7580
Our office is open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.