The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law

Common Law (LL.M.)

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Program Information

School:The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law
Faculty:Faculty of Law
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Description:The Master of Laws (Common Law) Program (LLM CL) is a one-year full-time course-based master's program, with a two-year part-time option. The Program, the first of its kind in Canada, provides foundational training in Canadian common law for foreign trained or non-common law trained lawyers, offering students the opportunity to complete a master's degree in Law while also working towards the course-work requirements for practicing law in Canada.



Over the course of the Program, LLM CL students must complete a minimum of 30 credits of course-work, including at least one intensive foundational course dedicated to LLM CL students. Students fulfill their remaining credits from the many graduate or upper-year JD courses offered by the Allard School of Law, which include those courses commonly required by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) to practice law in Canada. Detailed information on the course-work requirements for the LLM CL Program can be found on our Curriculum page.

URL:Common Law (LL.M.) at The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law
Length:1 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    To be eligible for admission into the LL.M. (Common Law), applicants must hold a Bachelor of Laws (or its equivalent degree) from an approved Law Faculty. This degree must meet the minimum requirements for admission as set by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for Canadian/US credentials or International credentials.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 16, 2022