OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM is a graduate program in law designed specifically for lawyers and professionals with legal work experience. 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 International Business Law specialization offers an in-depth examination of Canadian and comparative private law concepts. The required course provides an overview of the classification and operation of major legal systems around the world. Designated Elective courses address varied elements of international business practice, including business transactions, cross-border taxation, international arbitration, and international trade. You will explore current trends in international law practice, learning about relevant international legal instruments, regulatory changes, and important ethical considerations. International Business Law students may take courses from many of our business-related specializations, including Business Law, Intellectual Property, Securities, and Financial Law. International Business Law students who are internationally-trained lawyers pursuing accreditation to practice law in Canada may take NCA-accredited electives as well.   

Who is the Specialization for?

Lawyers or law graduates with legal work experience who have a strong demonstrated interest in international business law and wish to establish or develop a practice in this area of specialization 

Professionals without a law degree who have at least five years of senior-level work experience directly related to international business law in areas such as governance, compliance, risk management, or finance 

Note: International Business Law is available on both a full-time and part-time basis. Part-time studies are geared to applicants who wish to continue working full-time and/or who are looking to complete online courses (through interactive online learning). If you are looking to study in-person or on a full-time basis, consider our full-time option.

Alumni Spotlights

Maria Estela Anaya Reyes, alumna of the Professional LLM in International Business Law

Maria Estela Anaya Reyes

Estela Anaya is Assistant Vice President at BNP Paribas CIB in Montréal, Québec. Anaya emphasizes the importance of the personal and professional relationships she forged during her LLM, which played a crucial role in her integration into the Canadian legal community.

Ramanuj Basu, alumnus of the Professional LLM in International Business Law

Ramanuj Basu

Ramanuj is currently acting as Senior Counsel at Balance. He shares his advice for internationally trained lawyers who are entering the Professional LLM in International Business Law, saying that Osgoode candidates have all the support they need to be successful.

Student Services

All Professional LLM students can benefit from our wide range of student services:

List of 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 Session

Interested in our part-time Professional LLM in International Business Law? In this on demand session, you will learn more about course offerings, degree requirements, what to expect during your studies and the steps to apply.

Degree Requirements

The Professional LLM in International Business Law (Part-Time) requires the completion of 36 credits including a research requirement. The program is designed to be completed in two years (six active terms) through a combination of required courses, electives and up to 12 credits of outside electives.

Required Course

Elective Courses:

At least 18 of the 36 credits must be drawn from International Business Law electives (listed below). You may choose to complete your remaining 12 credits through International Business Law courses, an independent research paper and/or electives from other specializations.

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:

  1. A Major Research Paper (70 pages, 6 Credits) 
  2. An Independent Significant Research Paper (30 pages, 3 Credits) 
  3. 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. As a part-time student you’ll have the flexibility to choose from both in-person and online courses.

Online courses are generally offered in the evening and take place via live video conference. While not every course is offered online, there are enough online options available for part-time students to complete the entire degree remotely.

In-person courses in the International Business Law specialization are scheduled in a variety of ways, primarily as daytime intensive courses or weekly evening courses.  Courses may be held at our downtown Toronto location or on the York University Keele campus. 

In your first term, you may be assigned a required introductory course as a condition of admission. These courses count toward your degree. Students without a JD/LLB are required to complete Introduction to Graduate Legal Studies (note: we encourage students to take this course before beginning their LLM program).

Application Dates

The International Business Law specialization 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

Faculty

Program director

Barnali Choudhury

Germán Morales Farah

Instructors include

Russel Drew

Mackenzie Clark

Gil Lan

See Full Faculty List

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 or undergraduate degree (a graduate degree is an asset to non-legal professionals) 

Overall B (75%) average (or equivalent) 

Professional work experience (JD/LLB graduates require at least 2 years, while non-legal professionals require at least 5 years of related senior-level experience) 

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.

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