Bridging program

Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law (Full-Time)

Osgoode Professional Development — York University

Graduate common-law coursework and an individualized NCA-oriented study plan.

Good for: I have a law degree from abroad. How do I understand the next education step?

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Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: In person
Cost: About $23,261
Who can access it: Domestic and international applicants considered; study permission must be confirmed separately.
Intake: Upcoming — confirm application dates

LLM completion does not confer a law licence or bar admission.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Use the program's CV pre-application review; confirm NCA needs before choosing coursework.

Fall 2027 deadline published; Winter 2027 closed. International applicants encouraged by January 15.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

Foreign LLB/equivalent or Canadian civil-law degree.
Two years' legal experience preferred.
CV, writing sample, references, transcripts and applicable language/NCA documents.

Domestic and international applicants considered; study permission must be confirmed separately.

Important limits and details to confirm

LLM completion does not confer a law licence or bar admission.

Location

Downtown Toronto and York Keele campus.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

Ontario domestic $23,260.83; other domestic $24,423.90; international $55,090.89. Supplements and $140 application extra.

Osgoode Professional Development bursaries (bursary, provider published): Current full-time students may apply each term: $400/$1,000/$2,500 according to assessed need.

OSAP (mixed aid, provider published): Provider confirms Professional LLM eligibility; individual financial/status/residency eligibility still required.

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.