Professional LLM Specializing in Family Law

This program is available via Distance Learning.

Director 

Professor Nicholas C. Bala, Queen’s University

The Professional LLM in Family Law, launched in 2006, is a two-year, part-time program designed for practitioners from across Canada who want to develop greater expertise in this dynamic area of law. Students will have the opportunity to examine the theory and practice of family law, including international issues and non-adversarial methods of resolving family disputes. Well-established areas of family law as well as emerging areas, comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives will be explored.

The degree requirements will be satisfied upon the completion of 36 credits. There are two options for completing this degree:

Option I: Coursework and Major Research Paper [36 credits]

• The required course for Family Law [6 credits];
• 24 additional credits of coursework, at least 18 of which must be from the Family Law specialization*; and
• A Major Research Paper (70 pages) in the family law field [6 credits].

The Advanced Legal Research Workshop is required for all students who wish to complete a Major Research Paper. Please note that this will not count towards the 36 credits required to complete the degree.

Option II: Coursework only [36 credits]

• The required course for Family Law [6 credits];
• 30 additional credits of coursework, at least 24 of which must be courses from the Family Law specialization*; and
• A Significant Research Paper (30 pages) as a means of evaluation for one of the courses in the Family Law specialization.

* Up to 6 credits of coursework from other Professional LLM specializations may be taken during your period of enrollment.

Courses will be offered in a combination of weekly and intensive formats. Videoconferencing is available for most courses, although occasional attendance in person in Toronto is required (refer to the schedule for specific details on each course).

Note: Faculty, curriculum, course descriptions and degree requirements are subject to change without notice.

Family Law:  Themes, Theories, Controversies and Context

Economic Issues: Property, Pensions and Possession of the Home

Economic Issues: Child and Spousal Support
Care of Children
International Family Law issues
Non-Adversarial Resolution to Family Law Disputes
Major Research Paper

Phone:  416.673.4670

Toll free within Canada: 1.888.923.3394
Email: admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca

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