Law (LLM)
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    Law (LLM)

    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada
    Canada, Halifax
    University Rank:#275
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    Duration16 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 8,146 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Law (LLM)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    Choose the Master of Laws program at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law for specialized legal expertise, diverse career opportunities in academia or various sectors, flexible study options, and substantial writing experience, preparing you for impactful roles in law.

    Specialize in various legal areas and careers in academia, public service, courts, agencies, or law firms, with options for full-time or part-time study and the choice between thesis or course-based programs, facilitating substantial writing and academic exploration.

    Accreditation

    Accreditation Link

    This program fulfils requirements for accreditation text.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Master's degree Four-year bachelor's degree. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

    English Program Requirements

    Minimum test scores

    The Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts a wide range of ESL tests for admissions up to two years after completion. We also accept the completion of the Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course, English for Academic Purposes - Level 2.

    Some programs require higher ESL test scores than the minimums required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are listed below. Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn your program's specific requirements and contact your program before you apply if you are unsure of what is needed for admission.

    Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course:
    English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall grade of A- for the course.

    TOEFL iBT (In-person, online and at-home edition)
    Minimum acceptable score: 92

    MET
    C1-level and 4-skills test required
    64 (with no skills area below 53)

    IELTS (Academic, in-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 7

    CAEL (In-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 70 with no band score lower than 60

    Pearson English Test PTE Academic
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

    Career

    Careers

    Our graduates work in the areas of academia, government, judiciary, international organizations, NGOs, corporate law firms, banking and finance, intellectual property, human rights, environmental law, health law, technology, and more.

    Possible careers include:

    • Legal counsel at a multinational corporation,

    • Human Rights advocate at a non-governmental organization,

    • Environmental Law Attorney at a law firm specializing in environmental issues,

    • Legislative Drafter for a government agency

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    8,146 / year

    Law (LLM)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

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