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    Master of Laws

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    Halifax, CALLMIn-person16 months
    CA$17,325.00
    Tuition
    over 16mo
    CA$115.00
    App fee

    Master of Laws at Dalhousie University is a 16-month, in-person LLM program based in Halifax, CA. Tuition is CA$17,325.

    About the program

    Graduate program in law offering thesis option with three courses or coursework option with six courses requiring substantial research papers. Focus areas include health law, environment, human rights, business, technology, tax, marine and environmental law, international business law, criminal justice, legal theory, and indigenous law.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject (Law): 2026 = 85th globally (6th in Canada) | Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject (Law): 6th in Canada (2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL 100 (iBT); IELTS 7.5
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.5 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Up to 3 years (PGWP)

    CA$20,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Laws at Dalhousie University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws at Dalhousie University is CA$17,325.
    Is Master of Laws at Dalhousie University online or in-person?
    Master of Laws at Dalhousie University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Laws at Dalhousie University take to complete?
    Master of Laws at Dalhousie University is structured around 16 months.
    What GPA is required for Master of Laws at Dalhousie University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.3 GPA (or Upper Second Class Honours)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Laws at Dalhousie University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Laws at Dalhousie University: Up to 3 years (PGWP)