Professional LLM Specializing in
Municipal Law 

This program is available via Distance Learning.

Directors


George Rust-D’Eye, Weir Foulds LLP
David Boghosian, Boghosian & Associates Professional Corporation

 

Canada is an urban country. Municipalities are more important to the functioning of the country now than they ever have been before. As an example, issues such as land development contribute dramatically to local economies and the welfare of inhabitants – understanding how land development and the law interact is of significant importance to lawyers practising in a number of fields. This program
will take an in-depth look at how municipalities function. It explores the nature of the relationship between municipalities and governments, and compares and contrasts different jurisdictions in both Canada and other parts of the world.

 

Degree Requirements

 

There are two options for completing this degree:

Option I

 

  • The required courses in the Municipal Law specialization [27 credits];
  • 3 additional credits of coursework which may be from outside the Municipal Law specialization*; and
  • A Major Research Paper (70 pages) in the Municipal Law specialization

 

[6 credits].

 

 
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.
 

Option II

 

  • The required courses in the Municipal Law specialization [27 credits];
  • 9 additional credits of coursework of which 6 credits may be taken from outside the Municipal Law specialization*; and
  • A significant research paper (30 pages) in one of the Municipal Law courses as the means of evaluation.

 

*Credits outside the Municipal Law specialization may be taken from other

Professional LLM specializations scheduled during your period of enrollment only.

 

Curriculum


Courses will be offered in a combination of intensive (typically three or five consecutive days) and weekly formats. Videoconferencing is available for weekly format courses; attendance in person is required for intensive format courses.

 

Required Courses


Municipalities in a Legal and Policy Context
The Widening Scope of Municipal Jurisdiction
Ethics and Municipalities
Planning and Development Law
Municipal Effectiveness

 

Elective Courses


Environmental Protection
Municipal Liability

Major Research Paper

 

LLM Admissions Contact


Phone: 416.673.4670

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

 

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