Osgoode is one of Canada's oldest and most prestigious law schools, with a reputation for academic excellence.
We provide graduate students with an opportunity to work with outstanding professors who are pursuing original research. We have a large and varied Faculty, innovative research centres, a broad range of graduate courses and Canada's finest research law library.
As a student in our master's or doctoral program, you will become a member of a stimulating and supportive intellectual community and have opportunities for teaching experience.
You might be interested in Osgoode Professional Development (OPD) .
Degrees Offered
Degrees Offered:
Full time
Part time
LLM X N/A PhD X N/A
Note : International applicants to the PhD Graduate Program in Law at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University are asked to call Donelda McLean, Graduate Program Secretary, at 416-736-5046 before submitting an application. Canadian citizens or landed immigrant applicants do not need to call. If you have an immigration letter with a file number you are considered a landed immigrant applicant.
Deadlines and Dates
Deadlines and Dates:
Deadline date means: Date a completed application package is received by York.
Start Date
September
Deadlines
February 13
What you need to apply to this program
Minimum Admission Requirements:
Type
Requirements
Academic (GPA)
B (LLM, PhD)
International Students: refer to the international credentials information for your country.
Language Proficiency
Do you need?
TOEFL
Paper-based: 600
Computer-based: 250
iBT: 100
IELTS
YELT (York English Language Test)
Recommendations
2
Other
Full-time LLM :
Resume
2 writing samples
2 references
Research proposal (3-4 pages)
Osgoode Graduate Application form
Residency form
Transcripts
Teaching application
CUPE teacing application and proof of English proficiency (if requred)
PhD :
Resume
2 writing samples
2 references
Research proposal (5-6 pages)
Osgoode Graduate Application form
Residency form
Transcripts
Teaching application
CUPE teacing application and proof of English proficiency (if requred)
Because the number of applicants greatly exceeds the number of positions available, meeting our minimum admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission.