Master of Law (LL.M.)

Queen's University

The Queen's Master of Laws (LLM) degree is a nine- to twelve-month program that deepens students’ legal knowledge and research skills with a view to further studies at the doctoral level or careers in research, policy work or legal practice. Candidates should have obtained high standing in an undergraduate or first law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent). In exceptional circumstances we will accept candidates whose previous degree(s) are not in law but in cognate fields. Students have considerable freedom to design a course of study that meets their needs and aspirations. Students interested in legal theory and legal philosophy should consider pursuing an LLM with a Specialization in Political and Legal Thought. All LLM students are required to take two graduate seminars, Legal Theory & Perspectives and Legal Research & Writing, and complete a research project under the guidance of a faculty supervisor.

Faculty of Law