Ottawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Law in Ottawa Canada | University of Ottawa
University of Ottawa
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Ottawa Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
17,807
(c. USD12,780.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The doctoral program's objective is to cultivate independent scholars and legal professionals equipped to expand knowledge in their specialized area through theoretical, applied, and empirical legal research. This program emphasizes cultivating research methodologies, honing analytical and critical legal thinking skills, and producing innovative contributions to legal scholarship.
The curriculum includes several key components: coursework in legal research methods and theory, an optional specialized course, comprehensive evaluations, thesis proposal defense, dissertation composition, and final examination before an academic committee.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The applicant must:
Have a master of laws degree (LLM) awarded by an accredited Canadian university, obtained with a minimum average of 75% (B+), calculated as per the standards established for graduate studies or an equivalent degree in law from a foreign university meeting the same standards, as well as demonstrated legal research and writing abilities,
Have sufficient knowledge of French or English. Foreign applicants whose first language is neither English nor French will be required to provide proof of proficiency in one or other language as specified in section A of the General Regulations in effect for graduate studies.
TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 100 - Individual 24 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)
Have a master of laws degree (LLM) awarded by an accredited Canadian university, obtained with a minimum average of 75% (B+), calculated as per the standards established for graduate studies or an equivalent degree in law from a foreign university meeting the same standards, as well as demonstrated legal research and writing abilities,
Have sufficient knowledge of French or English. Foreign applicants whose first language is neither English nor French will be required to provide proof of proficiency in one or other language as specified in section A of the General Regulations in effect for graduate studies.
TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 100 - Individual 24 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based)
Tuition
CAD
17,807