Faculty of Law – Graduate Studies
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Welcome to Graduate Studies in Law at the University of Ottawa! A joint endeavour of the Common Law and Civil Law sections of the Faculty of Law, we build upon the unique strengths and character of each section to offer programs at the master’s and doctoral level.
Welcome
Graduate students benefit from diverse choices and opportunities through the collaboration of faculty members, with expertise in areas like International Law, Human Rights, Environmental Law, and more. They can study in French, English, or both, and enhance their experience by attending events and engaging in research projects. The Faculty of Law’s intellectual life is enriched by its proximity to Parliament, the Supreme Court of Canada, and federal agencies, drawing students from across Canada and around the world. Explore our website to learn more about our programs and community.
Our programs
Ready to apply?
Begin your graduate journey in the Faculty of Law. Learn about the admission steps and requirements before submitting your application, and what to do next once submitted.
News
The Governor General as guardian of the constitution? The question at the heart of Sarah Gagnon’s doctoral research
Driven by a strong interest in public and constitutional law, Sarah Gagnon, a doctoral student at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, explores …
Rakhmad Sobirov, JD '11, From Uzbekistan to Toronto: A Journey Shaped by uOttawa
Rakhmad Sobirov’s legal journey began in Uzbekistan, where he was trained as a lawyer in a civil law jurisdiction with a focus on international law. …
Doctoral student wins the Prix Jeune Chercheur from the AFDSD
A doctoral student from the Faculty of Law has made his mark on the international stage. Simon Klee has received the “Jeune Chercheur” (Young Research…
Financials
Learn more about finances for your studies. Awards and financial support are also available to assist you in covering the costs of your graduate studies.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Sobirovs Law Firm Entrance Scholarship
This scholarship was generously donated by Rakhmadjon Sobirov, J.D. ‘11, and Sobirovs Law Firm to ensure that individuals from Central Asia admitted into the LLM program at uOttawa can study in Canada and then share their knowledge and strengthen democratic structures and the rule of law in their home region.
Scholarships
The Ian R. Kerr Memorial Fellowships for LLM in law and technology
Ian’s vision was to ensure that top students from around the world have the necessary funding and support to pursue their scholarly dreams researching legal, ethical and policy questions surrounding new technologies at the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
Student Communities
Newly Admitted Students
Congratulations! You have received your offer of admission, you can now commence preparations to become one of our students.
Student hub
Many resources and services are provided to guarantee the success of our students during their academic journey.
Doctoral research community
Discover the paths, inspirations, and research projects of our doctoral students through their profiles and a series of Q&A features.
Contact us
Faculty of Law Graduate Studies
57 Louis-Pasteur st.,\ room 301\ Ottawa, On K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5774