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PhD Law

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

Western University

Program Overview

One of the primary aims of the program is to prepare promising scholars for careers as legal academics. Graduates of the PhD program will also be well positioned for the workplace in the private practice of law, business, the government or various Canadian and international non-governmental organizations that focus on law and legal policy. The PhD program trains future leaders and scholars who will have a broad understanding of key theoretical frameworks and research methods that contribute to legal scholarship and practice.

Program Key Stats

$21078 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Master's degree in Law with a B+ (78%) average, Students from disciplines other than law may be considered if they demonstrate adequate preparation in legal theory and methodology (at least three full-course equivalents above the first-year level including one seminar), A sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis or a published journal article. The subject matter of the academic writing sample must be legal, TOEFL ibT of 109 with a minimum score of 25 for writing and speaking skills, IELTS 8.0 out of 9, MELAB of 85 on each of the sections and an overall score of at least 91

Career Options

  • Litigation Paralegal
  • Compliance Coordinator
  • Research Associate/Analyst
  • Senior Contracts Manager
  • Lawyers

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