OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM in General Law is a graduate program designed specifically for working professionals. Each of our distinct specializations focuses on interdisciplinary learning and provides you with a unique mix of academic, applied, and theoretical perspectives. You will learn through interactive discussions and explore practical issues related to your specialization. You’ll have access to a wide range of elective options to broaden your legal knowledge or explore new areas related to your professional interests.
The Professional LLM in General Law provides an option for lawyers to combine two to three specializations to customize their learning for their own personal and professional goals.
Who is the Specialization for?
Lawyers or law graduates with legal work experience who have knowledge and expertise in two or more areas of specialization.
Alumni Spotlights
Cherie Daniel
Cherie Daniel’s was looking to bridge the two elements of her career in law and education. After a while of looking for a general law degree to help pivot her practice to new areas of law, she settled on the Osgoode Professional LLM in General Law.
Yonida Koukio
Yonida is a corporate and intellectual property lawyer at Oziel Law. After moving to Canada from Greece, Yonida decided to relaunch her career, pivoting from the civil litigation practise that she had fallen out of love with. The LLM in General Law was the perfect reinvention opportunity for Yonida, where enrollees choose two or three specializations over the course of their studies.
Student Services
All Professional LLM students can benefit from our wide range of student services:
Academic Services
Program Orientation
Introductory Courses
Workshops & Resources
Confidential Academic and Wellness Counselling
Career Support
Job Postings
Resources/Guides
Workshops & Events
Counselling
Campus Life
Student Social Activities
Osgoode & York U Extra Curriculars
Professional Networking Events
All of our academic and career development services are available remotely, and counselling hours have varied schedules to suit the needs of part-time students.
Information Sessions
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Degree Requirements
The Professional LLM in General Law requires the completion of 36 credits including a research requirement. The program is designed to be completed in two years (six active terms). Students declare 2-3 area of specialization and draw courses from those areas to create a study plan tailored to their interests and goals.
Available Areas by Term:
Not all courses run every term. Students interested in the General Law LLM are encouraged to Contact Us for pre-application advising before applying.
| Area | Winter 2026 | Fall 2026 | Required Course(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Business Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Canadian Common Law* | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Constitutional Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Construction Law | x | ✓ | Construction Law Theory & Practice in Fall 2026 |
| Dispute Resolution | x | ✓ | Introduction to Dispute Resolution (in your first Fall Term) and Theory & Practice of Dispute Resolution (in your first Winter term) |
| Energy and Infrastructure law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Financial Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Health Law | x | ✓ | Canadian Health Care System: Legal Frameworks in Fall 2026 |
| International Business Law | ✓ | ✓ | Comparative Legal Studies in International Business |
| Intellectual Property Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Labour and Employment Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Privacy and Cybersecurity Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Securities Law | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Taxation Law | x | ✓ | Tax Policy, Statutory Interpretation and the Foundations of Taxation of Individuals (in your first Fall term) |
*Only those with a law degree from outside Canada who are working toward accreditation can select Canadian Common Law.
Research Requirement
The research requirement can be fulfilled through one of the following three options. Most students elect to fulfill the requirement through option 3:
- A Major Research Paper (70 pages, 6 Credits)
- An Independent Significant Research Paper (30 pages, 3 Credits)
- A Significant Research Paper (30 pages) completed as the means of assessment for one of the courses within the specialization.
What to Expect
After accepting your offer of admission, you’ll receive information about course schedules. Please refer to the ‘what to expect’ section of each of the areas of specialization you’re interested in for more information about course scheduling information.
In your first term, you may be assigned a required introductory course as a condition of admission. These courses count toward your degree.
Application Dates
The General option accepts new students twice each calendar year, in the Fall term and the Winter term.
Winter 2026
Application Deadlines:
International Applicants are Encouraged to Apply by: April 15, 2025
Final Deadline: September 15, 2025
Fall 2026
Applications Not Currently Open
Applications will open on October 01, 2025
Tuition and Fees
Part-time students pay in six installments over six active terms.
You will be billed an installment for each term in which you enroll in courses. If you complete the program in fewer than six terms, you’ll be billed your remaining installment(s) at the end of your program. If you need more than six terms to complete your credits, extra term fees will apply.
Please note that the tuition/fees displayed here are subject to change, and may vary depending on your entry term.
Domestic (Ontario)
$3,800.79per term for 6 terms
$22,804.74total
Domestic (Out of Province)
$3,990.83per term for 6 terms
$23,944.98total
International
$8,828.66per term for 6 terms
$52,971.96total
Students are also subject to supplementary fees including health benefits. Find out more about supplementary fees here.
Admission Requirements
Admission to Professional LLM specializations is competitive. At OsgoodePD, we can help you navigate the process. The Admissions Committee reviews each applicant’s completed file and takes into consideration criteria such as academic background, professional work experience, and whether the program fits your stated goals. The information below represents the minimum requirements for admission consideration to our graduate degree programs – meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.
JD/LLB degree with Overall B (75%) average (or equivalent)
Professional work experience related to your chosen areas of specialization (at least 2 years)
Acceptable English language proficiency (see requirements)
How to Apply
Create Your OsgoodePD Applicant Profile
Create an applicant profile in our online application portal. This portal allows us to gather your information, transcripts, and other documents electronically. You will receive an email with directions outlining how to create a new password for your application, along with a link to access the application.
Upload Application Documents
The following documents are required:
- Resume/CV
- Writing Sample
- Contact Information for Two References
- Transcripts
- Official Proof of Language Proficiency (if applicable)
For more information, see our Application Documents to Upload section.
Pay and Submit
Once your application is completed, you will be required to pay a non-refundable $140 CAD application fee.
Wait for Review
Timelines for decisions vary by program, but we will be in touch if we have questions about your application or need more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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