LLM Colleges in Canada: Fees, Dates and Admission Requirements

LLM in Canada is both thesis and course based program which is usually a year long program but can be extended if required. International students are also eligible to apply for LLM admissions in Canada provided they have LLB or JD with first division, along with ELP scores. Around 20+ Canadian Universities enrol over 1,000 international students in LLM programs each year.   

Tuition fee for LLM in Canada varies between CAD 9,500 - CAD 47,000 and this doesn’t include other miscellaneous charges. There are a variety of specialisations around 15+ that are offered under LLM in Canada and international students with or without previous knowledge can pursue their choice of specialisation.  

Read: Study Guide to Canada for International Students  

LLM in Canada Highlights  

LLM Offering Universities in Canada	20
Duration	16 months to 1 year
Type	Both full time and part time
Average Tuition Fee	CAD 20,000
Basic Admission Requirements	LLB / JD with 60% and above
ELP Scores Accepted	TOEFL / IELTS ? PTE / CAE
Top Ranking Canadian University for LLM	University of Toronto - #17 (QS 2021)

Check: Study Permit for Canada - Application Process 

Why LLM from Canada? 

The following reasons must be considered while thinking of choosing to study LLM in Canada for international students: 

• LLM in Canada is both course and thesis based, if the applicant wishes to go for PhD, thesis based would be a good option. 
• LLM in Canada tuition fee is 5% lower in comparison to Australia and New Zealand. 
• The average starting salary of a lawyer in Canada is CAD 130,000 annually. 
• Some of the largest Law firms like Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, Fasken LLP, etc. 
• Around 500+ job vacancies open up each year for LLM graduates in Canada each year. 

Check: Canada Student Visa Guide 

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Top Ranking LLM Universities in Canada 

The following are the top 5 ranking Canadian Universities for pursuing LLM for international students, along with details: 

Canadian Universities	QS - Law & Legal Studies 2021 Ranking	LLM Course Offered
University of Toronto	#17	LLM - Graduate Studies
McGill University	#25	LLM - Faculty of Law
University of British Columbia	#42	LLM - Peter A. Allard School of Law
University of Ottawa	101-150	LLM - Faculty of Common Law
University of Alberta	251-300	LLM - Faculty of Law

Check: Top 10 Law Schools in Canada 

LLM Course Details for Canada 

There are more than 15+ specialisations offered in LLM courses offered in Canada to international students. Admissions are based on bachelor’s and english language scores. Check: Eligibility Requirements to Study in Canada 

The following Canadian universities that offer LLM to international students have been elaborated below for reference:

1. U of T: Master of Laws (LLM)

Duration: 1 year (FT) 

Course Fees: CAD 47,000  

Application Dates: December 16, 2021 

Application Fees: CAD 125  

Admission Requirements: LLB or JD from U of T or recognised university with B+ in the final year.  

ELP Scores: IELTS: 7.5 / TOEFL TWE: 600 / TOEFL iBT: 100 

University of Toronto	University of Toronto Admissions
University of Toronto Rankings	University of Toronto Courses & Fees

2. McGill University: Master of Laws (LLM)

Duration:  1 year (FT) 

Course Fees: CAD 34,500  

Application Dates: December 20 

Application Fees: CAD 125.71  

Admission Requirements: LLB from a recognised university with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 points.  

ELP Scores: IELTS: 6.5 / TOEFL PBT: 600 / McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English  

McGill University	McGill University Admissions
McGill University Ranking	McGill University Courses & Fees

3. University of British Columbia: Master of Laws (LLM)

Duration:  years (FT) | 4 years (PT)  

Course Fees: CAD 9,250  

Application Dates: December 20 

Application Fees: CAD 125.71  

Admission Requirements: Completed bachelor’s in Law with 70% or first division scores for Indian students. 

ELP Scores: IELTS: 6.5 / TOEFL iBT: 90 / PTE: 65

University of British Columbia	University of British Columbia Admissions
University of British Columbia Ranking	University of British Columbia Courses & Fees

4. University of Ottawa: Master of Laws (LLM)

Duration:  16 months (FT)  

Course Fees: CAD 27,500  

Application Dates: February 1 

Application Fees: CAD 110  

Admission Requirements: Completed bachelor’s in Law with B grade from a recognised institution. 

ELP Scores: IELTS: 7.0 / TOEFL PBT: 600   

University of Ottawa	University of Ottawa Admissions
University of Ottawa Ranking	University of Ottawa Courses & Fees

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5. University of Alberta: Master of Laws (LLM)

Duration:  1 year (FT)  

Course Fees: CAD 9,500  

Application Dates: February 1 

Application Fees: CAD 135 

Admission Requirements: Completed LLB or JD from the either University of Alberta or from a recognized institution. 

ELP Scores: IELTS: 7.0 / TOEFL PBT: 600 / TOEFL iBT: 100 

University of Alberta	University of Alberta Admissions
University of Alberta Ranking	University of Alberta Courses & Fees

Cost of Studying and Living in Canada While Studying LLM 

Since tuition fees change every two years, the estimate also changes. For the academic year 2022, Canadian Universities have increased their tuition fee for PG programs by 3.9%. Thus, tuition fees are though not very high for LLM in Canada, but adding up the costs below essential for living in Canada might increase the estimate of a student:  

Expense Head	Annual Costs
Student Fees	CAD 400
Health Insurance	CAD 840
Cost of Books	CAD 600
On-campus Rent	CAD 7,200
Mobile phone bill	CAD 360
Public Transit Pass	CAD 480
Groceries/Food	CAD 3,600
Entertainment/Clothes/Gifts	CAD 960
Car: Fuel	CAD 2,400

Check: Cost of Living in Canada for International Students 

Top Job Roles for LLM Graduates in Canada 

Corporate Lawyers are in high demand in Canada, but other job roles in Canada are also in demand as well which include data, privacy, and information consulting lawyers. The salary-wise top job roles for LLM graduates in Canada along with their salaries are as follows: 

Top Job Roles for LLM Graduates in Canada	Annual Salaries
Corporate Lawyers	CAD 96,335
Senior Legal Advisor	CAD 88,050
Legal Counsel	CAD 131,127
Litigation Legal Assistant	CAD 50,900
Privacy, Data, Security & Information Lawyers	CAD 148,454
Magistrate	CAD 107,005
Legal Manager	CAD 91,798

Check: Most Popular & Highest Paying Jobs in Canada