OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM program is a graduate program in law 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?
The LLM in General Law is designed for experienced lawyers who have knowledge and expertise in two or more areas of specialization that cannot be effectively combined through one of OsgoodePD’s existing full-time options.
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Student Services
As a full-time General LLM student, you’ll benefit from a wide range of student services designed to help you meet your academic and career goals.
Career Development: We understand that our full-time students are often interested in making a career transition after their studies, so we place significant emphasis on providing a range of resources, events, and one-on-one counselling to help our students meet their goals.
Academic Success: Full-time Professional LLM students come from across the globe and from many different professional backgrounds. To help you achieve academic success, we offer resources and counselling throughout your program.
Student Life: Our students are uniquely positioned to participate in student life on York University’s Keele Campus and through Osgoode Hall Law School groups and events, as well as in professional legal events and networking through the Osgoode Professional Development centre.
Our full range of services and more details about each one can be viewed below.
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 one year (three active terms) of full-time study. Students declare 2-3 areas of specialization and draw courses from those areas to create a study plan tailored to their interests and goals.
Available Areas by Term:
Because most of our programs follow a two-year course cycle, students interested in the Full-Time General Law option must carefully review the available courses and submit an application request form. This ensures you’re aware of which courses will be offered during your time in the program and helps you create a realistic plan to complete your degree.
| 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.
Request an Application
Students can start the program in the Fall or Winter term, depending on their areas of interest.
There is not an open application process for the Full-Time LLM in General Law – applications are considered on a case by case basis. To request an application please complete this form. You are encouraged to submit as early as possible. Generally, we will not consider applicants after the following dates:
| Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|
| International Applicants | December 1 | April 1 |
| Domestic Applicants | April 1 | September 1 |
Tuition and Fees
Full-time students pay in three installments over three 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 three terms, you’ll be billed your remaining installment(s) at the end of your program. If you need more than three 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)
$7,601.58per term for 3 terms
$22,804.74total
Domestic (Out of Province)
$7,981.66per term for 3 terms
$23,944.98total
International
$17,657.34per term for 3 terms
$52,972.02total
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 (at least 2 years of experience related to their chosen areas of specialization)
Acceptable English language proficiency (see requirements)
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