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PhD Law at Queen's University

Queen's University, Canada

Programme overview

Certificate in Law The Certificate in Law (CiL) program is your entry point into the fascinating world of Canadian law. Whether you are discovering if a JD or LLM is right for you, or building your skills and competencies to supplement your degree or professional field, the CiL will provide you with a foundational understanding of Canada’s legal system and critical knowledge that can be applied to any discipline.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Department: Faculty of Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants submit official transcripts for all post-secondary study, letters of recommendation (two academic references for research programmes) and any programme-specific documentation through the online application; requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,887 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 Canadian-student tuition (3 terms per year, doctoral rate); excludes Student Assistance Levy, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

International applicants: CAD 5,887 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 international tuition (3 terms per year, doctoral rate); excludes Student Assistance Levy, ancillary fees and UHIP. Source

The graduate application portal typically opens in September each year with deadlines early in the new year; deadlines are set by each degree programme. Applications are made through the online School of Graduate Studies application.

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