Micro-Diploma in Canadian Public Law at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

Undertake the Micro-Diploma in Public Law, alone or in conjunction with the Micro-Diploma in Private Law for a flexible and clear pathway for internationally trained lawyers to become licensed to practice law in Canada. These micro-diplomas are designed to help lawyers educated outside Canada or 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, a necessary step towards licensure. Potential students are invited to contact the Director of the Internationally Trained Lawyer Program for guidance prior to choosing either of these programs to assist.

Faculty: Faculty of Law | Duration: up to 2 years; 13-18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Micro-Diploma in Canadian Public Law is structured to enable lawyers educated outside Canada to demonstrate competence as required by the NCA prior to issuing a Certificate of Qualification. The Micro-Diploma in Canadian Public Law, and its counterpart, the Micro-Diploma in Canadian Private Law, will help ensure lawyers educated outside Canada get a strong start to their legal careers in Canada.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students are eligible to be considered for admission to the Micro-Diploma in Canadian Public Law or the Micro-Diploma in Canadian Private Law if they meet the following requirements: Students have completed a common law or civil law degree (LLB or JD equivalent) in a law program approved by the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada (NCA).

Domestic applicants: CAD 22,880 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 program fee for Year 1 ($11,440.00 per Fall and Winter term); continuing fee $7,800.00 per year in Year 2 and later. Excludes endowment and other fees. Source

International applicants: CAD 47,520 a year (2026-2027). 2026-2027 program fee for Year 1 ($23,760.00 per Fall and Winter term); continuing fee $7,800.00 per year in Year 2 and later. Excludes endowment and other fees. Source

Duration: up to 2 years; 13-18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://apply.umanitoba.ca/apply

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