Part-time LLM Specializing in Family Law

This program is available via Distance Learning.

Directors 


Professor Nicholas Bala, Queen’s University

The 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 perspective will be explored. 

Degree Requirements
There are two options for completing this degree which must equal 36 credits.

Option I

  • The required course in the Family Law specialization [6 credits];
  • 24 additional credits of coursework of which a maximum of 6 credits may be from outside the Family Law specialization*; and
  • A Major Research Paper (70 pages) in the Family Law specialization
[6 credits].
 
Enrollment in the Legal Research Writing workshop is highly recommended for students who choose to write the Major Research Paper.

Option II

  • The required course in the Family Law specialization [6 credits];
  • 24 additional credits of coursework in the Family Law specialization;
  • 6 credits of coursework outside the Family Law specialization*; and
  • A significant research paper (30 pages) in one of the Family Law courses as the means of evaluation.

*Credits outside the Family Law specialization may be taken from other Part-time LLM specializations scheduled during your period of enrollment only.

Curriculum
Courses will be offered in a combination of intensive (typically five consecutive days) and weekly formats. Videoconferencing is available for weekly format courses; attendance in person is required for intensive format courses.

Required Courses
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

Start Date:  Fall 2010


Contact

Sophia Seventikidis, Admissions and Client Services Assistant
Phone:  416.673.4670

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

 

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