Osgoode Professional Development - Osgoode Hall Law School of York University
1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2602
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
Canada
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The Program
Osgoode offers the broadest range of programs available in Canada for internationally trained lawyers. Whether you are looking to specialize with a professional graduate degree or start the process of qualifying to practise common law in Canada, there’s a learning option to suit your needs. From full-time professional graduate degrees to non-credit courses to help you prepare for the NCA Exams, Osgoode has your development goals in mind.
Students will complete their studies in two locations: at Osgoode Hall Law School on the York University campus, and at Osgoode Professional Development in downtown Toronto. This gives students access to the full range of campus services, and downtown Toronto amenities.
Professional LLM in International Business Law
Osgoode's Professional LLM in International Business Law is one-year, full-time specialization is designed to give lawyers and professionals from around the world advanced training in international business law. Award-winning faculty teach the latest developments in international trade law, international finance, international business transactions, taxation of cross-border transactions and other related topics. The specialization provides students with knowledge in critical, core international business law courses while allowing you the opportunity to pursue your academic interests through electives.
Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law
Osgoode's Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law provides the opportunity to take core courses in Canadian common law topics taught at the graduate level along with a wide range of elective options. The core courses are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).
Professional LLM in Taxation Law
Osgoode's Professional LLM in Taxation Law offers students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the policies, principles and the internal logic of tax laws in Canada and internationally. It covers all aspects of tax law from the most basic rules underlying traditional personal tax planning principles to current developments in the sophisticated design of financial instruments. Courses are taught by a diverse range of highly qualified scholars and practitioners, all of whom are leaders in their areas of practice.
Want to deepen your knowledge in a specific area of law? Are you on the road to accreditation, or looking for preparatory programs to help you succeed in future graduate studies? OsgoodePD’s selection of non-degree offerings provide you with the knowledge and theory you need to achieve your professional development goals.
Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law
Single Course Enrollment (SCE)
YUELI’s Intensive Advanced Legal English Program
Summer Programs
Get started with our on-demand information sessions!
Looking to study or practise law in Canada? Our Study Law in Canada and Practise Law in Canada on-demand info sessions are designed to help you better understand our program offerings and provide you with the confidence to choose the program that best fits your background and interests.
Part-Time Professional LLMs and Graduate Diploma
With 15+ specializations, you have the option to customize a program of study to suit your needs. Specially designed for lawyers, executives and experienced professionals wanting to develop their expertise in a particular area of law, our part-time LLMs and graduate diploma program complement your busy schedule and can be completed while working full-time, via distance learning. This technology brings professionals located outside of Toronto into the classroom, with just a click.
Administrative Law
Business Law
Canadian Common Law
Constitutional Law
Construction Law
Criminal Law and Procedure
Dispute Resolution
Energy and Infrastructure Law
Financial Law
General Law
Health Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Business Law
Labour and Employment Law
Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
Securities Law
Tax Law
Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law - Part-Time
The University
Osgoode Professional Development is a division of Osgoode Hall Law School, the largest law school in Canada, which has been shaping the future of legal education since 1889. From pioneering innovation in legal education, to our faculty's contribution as thought leaders, to the alumni who overcame barriers in the legal community and paved the way for others, Osgoode plays a central role in Canada's legal history and future.
The Law School
Osgoode Hall Law School at York University's Keele Campus provides the support services and campus facilities you need to succeed academically and professionally in Canada.
OsgoodePD offers the broadest range of programs available in Canada for internationally trained lawyers. Whether you are looking to specialize with a professional graduate degree or starting the process of qualifying to practise law in Canada, there’s a learning option to suit your needs. From full-time professional graduate degrees to non-credit courses to help you prepare for the NCA Exams, OsgoodePD has your development goals in mind. A total of 600 students are currently enrolled in OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM degrees, and more than 375 students are enrolled in the non-credit and preparatory programs.
Students complete their studies in two locations: at Osgoode Hall Law School on the York University campus, and at Osgoode Professional Development in downtown Toronto. This gives students access to the full range of campus services, and downtown Toronto amenities. Visit www.osgoodepd.ca for more information.
Why OsgoodePD?
OsgoodePD is situated in Toronto, Canada, the fifth largest city in North America. Canada consistently ranks as one of the best countries in the world in which to live and has been ranked the #1 country for quality of life and social purpose.
When you study at OsgoodePD, you’ll receive an internationally recognized education and gain access to some of the leading minds in Canadian law. Your experience will be one that will shape your life and may lead to a future career working in Canada, or provide you with the tools you need to succeed back home.
Get started with our on-demand information sessions!
Looking to study or practise law in Canada? Our Study Law in Canada and Practise Law in Canada on-demand info sessions are designed to help you better understand our program offerings and provide you with the confidence to choose the program that best fits your background and interests.
The Faculty
Our Faculty is comprised of some of the top legal educators in the country. They include professors from Osgoode Hall Law School and other leading law schools, along with top practitioners, judges and policy makers.
Alumni
Student Testimonials
"I firmly encourage anyone who seeks to pursue an LLM degree to seriously consider Osgoode as a top choice. Osgoode's customized programs will help you bridge the gap from your background to a new legal career in Canada. The great support from the faculty will help you build on your prior experience to develop the skills that are crucial for a Canadian lawyer."
Bruna Kalinoski, Canadian Common Law LLM
"My classmates provided a very multicultural environment in class and out of it, and were happy to share their experiences and offer guidance. Since they were going through different stages of their careers themselves, the richness of their in-the-field experiences was outstanding."
María Estela Anaya Reyes, International Business Law LLM
"I loved in-person classes because I really got to network and interact with amazing Professors like Jinyan Li and Scott Wilkie. They helped me tremendously in my career. The great thing about Osgoode's professors is that they are not just academics but are practising in law firms. Getting perspectives of the market and getting the advice from these scholars is incredible. The faculty were a huge reason why I originally decided to come to Osgoode."
Matias Gabriel Zerbino, Taxation Law LLM
Location
The Osgoode Professional Development Centre at One Dundas West is situated in the heart of downtown Toronto. As Canadas economic capital with a multicultural spirit and cosmopolitan flare, Toronto is a great place to live, study and work.
Toronto's bustling finance district, just steps from the OPD Centre, is the gateway to a remarkably diverse economy that includes many leading law firms, the Toronto Stock Exchange the world's fifth largest and a majority of Canada's corporations. The city's business capital ranks alongside economic powerhouses such as New York, Boston and Chicago.
To this add a low crime rate, clean environment, hiking and biking trails, beaches, a beautiful waterfront and a public transit system that earns the city a consistent rating as one of the most livable cities in the world.
Where better to take the next step in your legal education?
Student Life
Build your network with professionals from around the globe in and out of the classroom. These are your future friends, clients and colleagues.
There are four student committees for full-time LLM and non-degree students across all specializations, which are volunteer-basis to join and lead (depending on volume, leadership may be chosen through election):
- Social Events
- Professional Development
- Speaker Series
- Alumni Relations
Programs at Osgoode Hall - York
Full-Time
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
Part-Time
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
- The Construction Law specialization is a cohort program that begins once every two years. Next start date: fall 2024.
- Tuition listed is for domestic students. International students pay $48,051.54 CAD.
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- The length of the residency requirement is: 2 terms (8 months).
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