Professional LLM Specializing in
Charities and Not-for-Profit Law
Distance Learning is not available for this program.
Directors
Neil Brooks, Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School
Robert Hayhoe, Partner,
Miller Thomson LLP
Charities and non-profit organizations are an important part of the Canadian and world
economy and society. The application of the law to these organizations and their supporters
is evolving rapidly. This program, taught by leading academics and practitioners, is designed
to facilitate an advanced theoretical and practical understanding of the place of charities and
non-profit organizations in the legal system and the rules that apply to them.
Degree Requirements
There are two options for completing this degree which must equal 36 credits.
- The required courses in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law specialization [27 credits];
- 3 additional credits of coursework from outside the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law specialization*; and
- A Major Research Paper (70 pages) in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law specialization [6 credits]
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The Legal Research Methods course is required for all students who wish to complete a Major Research Paper. Please note that this will not count towards the 36 credits required to complete the degree. |
- The required courses in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law specialization [27 credits];
- 9 additional credits of coursework from outside the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law specialization*; and
- A significant research paper (30 pages) in one of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law courses as
the means of evaluation.
*Credits outside the Charities and Not-for-Profit Law specialization may be taken from other Professional LLM specializations scheduled during your period of enrollment only.
The Curriculum
All courses in this program are offered in an intensive format. Classes must be attended in person in Toronto.
Required Courses
Role and Regulation of the Voluntary Sector: Charitable Giving,
Non-Profits and Public Policy
Trust Principles of Charity Law
The Legal Meaning of Charity
Non-Share Capital Corporations Law
The Special Status of Charities: Unique Issues
and the Exceptional Treatment of Charities
Overview of US Charity and Not-for-Profit Law
Tax Regulation of Charities and Non-Profits
Tax Treatment of Charitable Gifts and Gift Planning
Start Date: TBD
Contact
Admissions
Phone: 416.673.4670
Toll free within Canada: 1.888.923.3394
Email: admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca
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