Master of Laws (LLM), Thesis-based

Deadlines for submission of completed applications are available on the Future Students website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduate/explore-programs/law-master-laws-thesis-based.

In addition to the admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Faculty of Law requires:

a) Ordinarily, a JD, LLB or equivalent degree in Law.

b) For applicants required to provide proof of proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026), with a minimum of 25 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026) on the reading and writing component; or the minimum IELTS overall band score of 7.0, with a reading and writing band minimum of 7.0; or a CAEL score of 70, with a minimum of 70 on reading and writing components; or a PTE score of 68. This requirement can also be met by completing the Academic Communication Certificate with a minimum grade of A- in the Academic Writing and Composition course, a minimum grade of A- in the Research Writing and Form course, and a minimum grade of B+ in other courses.

c) LLM program applicants must submit a brief statement of their proposed thesis or major paper, and applicants to the thesis-based program must also indicate their proposed supervisor. Details are available from the Faculty. For applicants interested in the specialization in Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental Law, the proposal must be in this area.

d) LLM program applicants must submit a writing sample.

e) Two reference letters.

f) An up-to-date curriculum vitae.