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Law (Non-Thesis) (LL.M.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The 45-credit LL.M. non-thesis option complements previous legal education through specialized graduate coursework and in-depth research, with a supervised, publishable research paper.

Faculty: Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 3 terms (45 credits)  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

Coursework plus a Research Project, usually taken in the Summer of the first year; candidates remain in residence for three terms and must finish within three years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

McGill graduate applicants (all programmes): a bachelor's degree or equivalent recognized by McGill, proficiency in English, university transcripts and letters of reference; further requirements are set by the offering department.

Requirements published at program group level.

Duration: 3 terms (45 credits)

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