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  4. Doctor of Civil Law DCL Comparative Law

Doctor of Civil Law DCL Comparative Law

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

McGill University

Program Overview

The degree will be awarded, at the earliest, after the completion of three years of residence in the Faculty. The core of the D.C.L. program is a substantial thesis of up to 400 pages that makes a significant contribution to legal scholarship, evidencing in concept and execution the original work of the candidate. The thesis must be submitted within 4 years of the completion of the residency requirement. Every candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive examination, after one year which may occur in the first year of the program, but no later than the end of the second year of the program.

Program Key Stats

$9541 (Annual cost)



46 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Unofficial Transcripts, Two Letters of Recommendation, A master's degree with a standing equivalent to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0, Personal Statement, Writing Sample, Curriculum Vitae, A short summary of the proposed research topic, A letter of application, Reference, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Barrister
  • Barristers' clerk
  • Chartered legal executive
  • Paralegal
  • Tax adviser
  • Licensed conveyancer

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