Professional LLM Specializing in Family Law

This program is available via Distance Learning.

Director 


Professor Nicholas C. Bala, Queen’s University

 

The Professional LLM in Family Law, launched in 2006, is a two-year, part-time program designed for practitioners from across Canada who want to develop greater expertise in this dynamic area of law. Students will have the opportunity to examine the theory and practice of family law, including international issues and non-adversarial methods of resolving family disputes. Well-established areas of family law as well as emerging areas, comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives will be explored.

 

Degree Requirements

 

The degree requirements will be satisfied upon the completion of 36 credits. The 36 credits can be obtained by either coursework or a blend of coursework and a Major Research Paper. Please visit www.osgoodepd.ca for required and elective course information.

 

Program Format


Courses will be offered in a combination of weekly and intensive formats. Videoconferencing is available for most courses, although occasional attendance in person in Toronto is required (refer to website for specific details on each course).

Note: Faculty, curriculum, course descriptions and degree requirements are subject to change without notice.

 

Required Courses

 

Family Law:  Themes, Theories, Controversies and Context

 

Elective Courses


Economic Issues: Property, Pensions and Possession of the Home

Economic Issues: Child and Spousal Support
Care of Children
International Family Law issues
Non-Adversarial Resolution to Family Law Disputes
Major Research Paper

 

LLM Admissions Contact


Phone:  416.673.4670

Toll free within Canada: 1.888.923.3394
Email: admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca

 

Apply to the Professional LLM in Family Law.