Master of Laws (LLM) and Concentration International Trade and Foreign Investment
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- Full-time: 4 terms (3 terms for course based prog…Duration
- Ottawa (Main Campus), CanadaLocation
- International Affairs; Business; Law; InternationalField of study
- bilingualLanguage of instruction
- Ottawa (Main Campus)Campus
- $1,429Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The public international law governing international trade and investment is central to the workings of our interdependent economies. Almost all countries have trade and investment relationships with their neighbors, or within wider groupings.
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Regional trade agreements and bilateral investment agreements number in the thousands, and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has attained a pre-eminence few international organizations can claim. Yet, international trade and investment law has an impact well beyond the purely “economic” sphere and is a key component of the resolution of global issues. For instance, problems related to climate change cannot be resolved satisfactorily without reference to trade and investment disciplines. Even the task of dealing with global health issues has required at times an incursion into trade and investment law. The LL.M. with concentration in International Trade and Foreign Investment Law provides students with the public international law foundations underpinning international economic governance and enables them to study and work on these critical issues, with the comparative advantage of being situated in Canada’s capital. Students benefit from the close proximity of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, private law firms with trade and investment practices and NGOs interested in global issues, and the relationships that many of our faculty members have with such organizations. This program relies on the knowledge and expertise of over ten faculty members who teach and conduct research in the fields of international trade and investment law. The program was designed with a view to meet the specific needs of LL.M. students in these expanding fields: fundamental knowledge, strong research skills, systemic and critical thinking, and case-studies. The programs are offered in English and in French, and sometimes in a combination of both. In accordance with University of Ottawa Policy, examinations, assignments and the research paper or thesis may be written in either English or French. The programs are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
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- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modeFull-time; Part-time
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Entry requirements
Minimum requirements: B in a bachelor's degree in Law Application Fee: CA$125.00 (non-refundable) Recommendation letter(s): 2 Transcript(s): 1 Required document(s): Letter of For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. To be considered for admission to the master of laws (LLM) program, applicants must have an undergraduate law degree from a Canadian university or an equivalent foreign law degree or, exceptionally, a degree deemed equivalent by the program's Admissions Committee. Candidates must have completed their undergraduate law degree with an average of at least 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Particular attention is paid to relevant legal experience, prior research and letters of reference. Please review the graduate studies in Law website. Language of Instruction Courses are offered in English or in French, and occasionally in both languages. Financial Support Internal Scholarships The Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in conjunction with the Faculty of Law provides a number of admission scholarships per year to LLM and PhD stud Published language requirement: TOEFL 100/New TOEFL 5 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based) · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Paper-based) TOEFL 100/New TOEFL 5 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based) · Application fee: CAD 125.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$1,429 CAD / semester≈ $1,050 / semester
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: April 1 (international applicants).
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Laws (LLM) and Concentration International Trade and Foreign Investment cost?
CAD 1,429 / semester.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
Full-time: 4 terms (3 terms for course based prog…, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum requirements: B in a bachelor's degree in Law Application Fee: CA$125.00 (non-refundable) Recommendation letter(s): 2 Transcript(s): 1 Required document(s): Letter of For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. To be considered for admission to the master of laws (LLM) program, applicants must have an undergraduate law degree from a Canadian university or an equivalent foreign law degree or, exceptionally, a degree deemed equivalent by the program's Admissions Committee. Candidates must have completed their undergraduate law degree with an average of at least 70% (B), calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines. Particular attention is paid to relevant legal experience, prior research and letters of reference. Please review the graduate studies in Law website. Language of Instruction Courses are offered in English or in French, and occasionally in both languages. Financial Support Internal Scholarships The Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in conjunction with the Faculty of Law provides a number of admission scholarships per year to LLM and PhD stud Published language requirement: TOEFL 100/New TOEFL 5 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based) · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: TOEFL 600 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Paper-based) TOEFL 100/New TOEFL 5 / IELTS Overall 7.0 - Individual 7.0 (Internet-based) · Application fee: CAD 125.00
Is there a scholarship?
International students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.
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