Law (PhD)

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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Law (PhD) is a doctorate in Law programme offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Law

Duration: 4 years

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Program details

Overview

This doctoral programme, leading to the degree of Docteur en droit (LL.D.), trains independent researchers capable of making original contributions across all fields of law. The programme comprises 90 credits, with an estimated full-time duration of four years, structured around coursework, a comprehensive examination, and a doctoral thesis, and may include an international teaching internship in a developing country. Instruction is delivered in French. New students are admitted in the fall, winter, and summer terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in law from a Canadian university or an equivalent qualification. A research supervisor must agree to direct the thesis before an application is submitted. Non-francophone applicants must achieve a minimum TCF score of 600/699 on the mandatory sections and 10/20 on the written expression section, or demonstrate equivalent French proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Université Laval

“Deo favente haud pluribus impar”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1852

Students: 56,000

QS rank: #526 =

Programs: 543

Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Law (PhD) award?

Université Laval awards a Doctorate in the field of Law on completion of this programme.

How long does Law (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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