The course-based Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Calgary is designed for students seeking to deepen their knowledge in a specific area of law. Students complete three core courses and five electives, culminating in a major research paper, and may pursue a specialization in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (NREEL). The Faculty of Law's strengths include business and tax law, private law, administrative law, criminal law, Indigenous law, international law, and technology law, and it is home to the Journal of Environmental Law and Practice and the ABlawg legal commentary blog. The program can be completed full-time or part-time, with full-time students expected to finish in 12 to 16 months and a maximum completion window of five years. Admission is for the Fall term. The program was ranked among the LLM Guide's top 10 energy law programs worldwide in 2019.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Applicants ordinarily need a JD, LLB, or equivalent law degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system over the last two years of full-time study, though admitted applicants generally have GPAs well above this minimum. Required materials include a curriculum vitae, a writing sample of 10-30 pages demonstrating original analytical and research work, transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, and two reference letters. English language proficiency requirements are set out in the Academic Calendar's admissions tab. Applications for September 1 admission are due December 1, with supporting documents due December 15.