PhD in Law (Osgoode Hall Law School)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #322 =
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PhD in Law (Osgoode Hall Law School) at York University in Toronto, Canada is a doctorate in Law programme.
Also offered as: Master's Degree
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Degree: Doctorate
Field: Law
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
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Overview
The PhD in Law is offered by York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, one of Canada's oldest law schools. The program involves extensive, research-intensive study and is intended for students pursuing an academic career. An LLM is normally required for admission; applicants without one may first apply to the Research LLM and advance to the PhD after their first year of study. The program is designed to be completed in three to four years of full-time study, and is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Admission requires a minimum B average, a curriculum vitae or resume, one writing sample, a statement of interest in the form of a research proposal, transcripts, a Supplementary Information Form and two letters of recommendation. The program admits students for Fall entry only.
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About York University
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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1959
Students: 53,500
QS rank: #322 =
Programs: 328
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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