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Master of Laws (LLM), Course-based at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Laws (LLM), Course-based is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Law. Attaining an LLM degree without a Canadian LLB degree will not qualify graduates to practice law in Canada. Inquiries on this issue must be addressed to the appropriate provincial governing body for the legal profession.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, the Faculty of Law requires: a) LAW703.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Deadlines for submission of completed applications are available on the Future Students website: . In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Faculty of Law requires: a) Ordinarily, a JD, LLB or equivalent degree in Law. b) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026), with a minimum of 25 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026) on the reading and writing component; or the minimum IELTS overall band score of 7.0, with a reading and writing band minimum of 7.0; or a CAEL score of 70, with a minimum of 70 on reading and writing components; or a PTE score of 68.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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