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BA African Studies
York University, Canada
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- Bachelor's
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The Full-Time Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law is an intensive 8-month in-person program for internationally trained lawyers and law graduates, particularly from civil law jurisdictions, who need a foundation in Canadian common law. It is the only program of its kind in Canada and can set the stage for further graduate study.
Faculty: Osgoode Hall Law School | Duration: 8 months (two terms) | Intake: Once per year, Winter term (Winter 2027 closed; Winter 2028 opens Feb 1, 2027) | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Four required courses (12 credits): Academic and Applied Legal Writing, Canadian Legal Research and Analysis, Introduction to Canadian Private Law, and Introduction to Canadian Public Law; plus 1-2 electives (6 credits) from the Professional LLM, which may meet National Committee on Accreditation requirements.
Opens doors to better career opportunities in the Canadian legal market and prepares for pursuing accreditation to practise in Canada.
A Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent law degree from a university outside Canada. Preference is given to applicants with at least two years of legal practice or law-related professional experience. Holistic review of academic background, professional experience, goals and fit.
Domestic applicants: CAD 10,098 for the whole programme. Ontario domestic; $5,049.00 per term for 2 terms. Out-of-province domestic: $10,602.90 total. Source
International applicants: CAD 20,636 for the whole programme. $10,318.37 per term for 2 terms; tuition only, supplementary fees extra. Subject to change by entry term. Source
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.
Intake: Once per year, Winter term (Winter 2027 closed; Winter 2028 opens Feb 1, 2027)
Duration: 8 months (two terms)
Apply through the official page: https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/graduate/apply-now/admissionsprocess
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
Arts & Humanities
York University, Canada
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