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Graduate Diploma Programs
A graduate diploma is a specialized program designed to enhance professional knowledge and skills. At Osgoode Professional Development, these diplomas cater to internationally trained lawyers and professionals without a law degree, offering foundational or specialized legal knowledge for career advancement. Programs like the Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law can be pursued part-time or full-time, bridging theory and practice to meet the needs of professionals aiming to work in or understand Canadian law.
Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law
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Students typically complete the LLM in two years (6 terms).
Final Deadline: September 15, 2025 International Applicants are Encouraged to Apply by: July 10, 2025
Applications will open on February 01, 2025
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Absolutely! While the Diploma can be useful for those who wish to pursue advanced legal education, it is not a bridging program. It is a means of introduction to Canadian Common Law that will develop students’ legal awareness and acumen in their careers.
The Diploma is a useful means of transitioning into Canadian legal education. If you excel in it, you will be able to demonstrate a helpful amount of exposure and increased academic proficiency, both of which can benefit an LLM application.
On average, students undertake 9 credits a term. That generally equates to 54 hours of in-class participation. We encourage students to budget one hour for every hour that they are in class for additional reading or coursework.
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