Western University - Faculty of Law

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Western University - Faculty of Law

Faculty:Faculty of Law
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Law (LL.B, J.D., B.C.L.)
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $9,512
Scholarships:13
Careers:LawyersJudges

Description:

One of the primary aims of the program is to prepare promising scholars for careers as legal academics. Graduates of the PhD program will also be well positioned for the workplace in the private practice of law, business, the government or various Canadian and international non-governmental organizations that focus on law and legal policy.

The PhD program trains future leaders and scholars who will have a broad understanding of key theoretical frameworks and research methods that contribute to legal scholarship and practice.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Master's degree in Law with a B+ (78%) average.
    Test Scores:
    • Law School Admission Test [min. 160]
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      A sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis or a published journal article is required. The subject matter of the academic writing sample must be legal.

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on June 01, 2019