Law (LLM)
Further your legal research and knowledge.
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.
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.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Non-thesis: Build your skills and knowledge through a course-based program.
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
