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Law (D.C.L.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Doctor of Civil Law develops substantive, original contributions to legal research under faculty supervision. The core is a thesis of up to 400 pages that contributes significantly to legal scholarship.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: Minimum 3 years of residence  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Research courses LAWR 716 and LAWR 717 in the first year (PhD1 entrants), a comprehensive examination no later than the end of year two, and the thesis, submitted within 4 years of completing residency.

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Application information

Duration: Minimum 3 years of residence

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