Faculty of Law – Graduate Studies

Welcome to Graduate Studies in Law at the University of Ottawa! A joint endeavour of the Common Law and Civil Law sections of the Faculty of Law, we build upon the unique strengths and character of each section to offer programs at the master’s and doctoral level.

Welcome

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Graduate students benefit from diverse choices and opportunities through the collaboration of faculty members, with expertise in areas like International Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, and more. They can study in French, English, or both, and enhance their experience by attending events and engaging in research projects. The Faculty of Law’s intellectual life is enriched by its proximity to Parliament, the Supreme Court of Canada, and federal agencies, drawing students from across Canada and around the world. Explore our website to learn more about our programs and community.

Our programs

Master of Laws (LLM)

Double Degrees

PhD in Law

Other programs

Ready to apply?

Begin your graduate journey in the Faculty of Law. Learn about the admission steps and requirements before submitting your application, and what to do next once submitted.

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News

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Scholarships

Doctoral Student Maya Gazit Recognized as Trudeau Foundation Scholar

A uOttawa law doctoral student has been named a prestigious Trudeau Foundation Scholar.

Awards and recognition

Ronan Pons receives the APDQ Best Thesis Award

Ronan Pons, a graduate of the Faculty of Law, has won the best doctoral thesis in law award from the Association des professeures et professeurs de dr…

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Career and experiential learning 

Two Common Law graduates earn coveted Supreme Court of Canada clerkships

The Common Law Section is very proud to congratulate two alumni who have been awarded prestigious clerkship positions at the Supreme Court of Canada i…

Financials

Learn more about finances for your studies. Awards and financial support are also available to assist you in covering the costs of your graduate studies.

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Scholarships

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Scholarships

Sobirovs Law Firm Entrance Scholarship

This scholarship was generously donated by Rakhmadjon Sobirov, J.D. ‘11, and Sobirovs Law Firm to ensure that individuals from Central Asia admitted into the LLM program at uOttawa can study in Canada and then share their knowledge and strengthen democratic structures and the rule of law in their home region.

Scholarships

The Ian R. Kerr Memorial Fellowships for LLM in law and technology

Ian’s vision was to ensure that top students from around the world have the necessary funding and support to pursue their scholarly dreams researching legal, ethical and policy questions surrounding new technologies at the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

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