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LLM Law at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Western Law offers two program options for those wishing to complete an LLM. The traditional Thesis-Based Option aims to foster advanced research and scholarship in law, and is best suited for students wishing to pursue academic careers. This program offers training in key theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches to legal research and analysis. Graduates will be equipped to contribute to scholarly and political debate, and to develop answers to many emerging questions about the role of law in society.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 3 Terms (Full-time study) 6 Terms (Part-time study)  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Project-based or thesis-based programme, 3 Terms (Full-time study) 6 Terms (Part-time study) in length.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent with a minimum average of B (74%) in the last two years of full-time study. Additional Requirements. A sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis or a published journal article. The subject matter of the academic writing sample must be legal. Application deadline: January 15 - Acceptance notifications begin in January and continue until the middle of the summer Late applications may be considered at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee. If you are considering making a late application, please contact the Graduate Assistant ( ) to confirm there is space available in your chosen program.

Graduate programmes charge Fall, Winter and Summer terms; Ivey MBA Direct has a July intake, the Accelerated MBA a November intake, and the Executive MBA September and February intakes. Deadlines and intake terms vary by programme.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines, which may differ for domestic and international applicants. Applications are made through Western's online graduate application. The application fee is $185 CAD for most graduate programmes; $290 for Communication Sciences and Disorders (MClSc), Occupational Therapy (MSc OT) and Physical Therapy (MPT); $150 for Ivey MBA and Ivey MSc; $350 for Orthodontics.

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