MA/MS in Law, Studies in (MSL) is a master's degree in Law programme offered by Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 3 semesters.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Law
Duration: 3 semesters
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
— it helps other students.
Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.uwo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) at Western University is designed for professionals and academics from other disciplines whose research or professional interests touch on legal matters, giving them an academic grounding in law without preparing them for legal practice or entry into the legal profession. Students complete either a project-based or thesis-based program of study, taking graduate-level law courses alongside independent research supervised by faculty. The degree can be completed in three terms of full-time study or six terms of part-time study, allowing working professionals to pursue the credential alongside their careers. As part of admission, applicants submit a sample of academic writing, such as a research paper, thesis, or published journal article, and are generally required to have taken the GRE or an equivalent standardized test. Graduates gain a stronger legal foundation for research, policy, and professional work in fields that intersect with law.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:74.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a four-year Bachelor's degree or higher, with a minimum average of B (74%) in the last two years of full-time study, a sample of academic writing such as a research paper, thesis, or published journal article, and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which is waived for applicants whose prior programs required the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, or a similar standardized test.
