University of Calgary Faculty of Law - LLM Program

LLM Program

The Faculty has an endowed Chair in Natural Resources Law and a Law Library with strong holdings in the school’s area of specialization. The resources of the Faculty are complemented by the internationally renowned Canadian Institute of Resources Law (CIRL) which is affiliated with the Faculty and located in the same building. CIRL has an ongoing program of resources law research in Canada and internationally.

The Faculty is able to offer limited financial assistance to successful candidates in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and research and travel grants.

A) For admission to the LLM Program:

1. 1. A student must have a first academic degree in law; additionally, the graduate law handbook stipulates a minimum average grade of 'B' in the last two years to apply
2. 2. For those applicants for whom English is a second language, a performance score of 600 or above

on the paper based test, 250 or above on the computer-based test, or 100 or above on the internet-based test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination will be required.

B) For completion of the LLM degree students must:

1. 1. Enroll in Law 701: Legal Process, Education and Research Seminar
2. 2. Take at least two additional half courses from 600 level courses offered by the Faculty of Law or

from a related discipline, or 500 level courses with special permission.

1. 3. Remain in residence for two terms which will normally be consecutive terms.
2. 4. Complete a thesis.
3. 5. Complete all requirements of the degree within three calendar years of initial registration.