Overview

Graduates of the Law PhD program at Western University - Canada will also be well positioned for the workplace in the private practice of law, business, the government or various Canadian and international non-governmental organizations that focus on law and legal policy.

Features

The PhD program trains future leaders and scholars who will have a broad understanding of key theoretical frameworks and research methods that contribute to legal scholarship and practice.

Programme Structure

Research

Approaches to Legal Scholarship

Guided Study and Research Methodology

Graduate Colloquium

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

109

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law View 6 other PhDs in Business Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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109

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree in Law with a B+ (78%) average.

Students from disciplines other than law may be considered if they demonstrate adequate preparation in legal theory and methodology (at least three full-course equivalents above the first-year level including one seminar).

A sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis or a published journal article. The subject matter of the academic writing sample must be legal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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