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    Master of Laws

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    Edmonton, CALLMIn-person1 year
    CA$10,519.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    91
    Credits
    CA$135.00
    App fee

    Master of Laws at University of Alberta is a 91-credit, 1-year, in-person LLM program based in Edmonton, CA. Tuition is CA$10,519.

    About the program

    The program enables law students, lawyers, and academics from related disciplines to hone legal expertise through graduate-level courses and advanced research. It offers thesis-based and course-based options, with the thesis-based requiring a substantial thesis and the course-based a major research paper.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies) #151-200
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min minimum TOEFL score of 100 (Internet-based, with at least 25 in each section)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (Academic) score with a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6.0 on each band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$25,500.00
    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 University of Alberta cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Laws at University of Alberta is CA$10,519 across 91 required credits.
    Is Master of Laws at University of Alberta online or in-person?
    Master of Laws at University of Alberta is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Laws at University of Alberta take to complete?
    Master of Laws at University of Alberta is structured around 1 year and 91 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Laws at University of Alberta?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on the 4-point scale
    What work-permit options follow Master of Laws at University of Alberta?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Laws at University of Alberta: 3 years PGWP (Canada)