Master of Laws

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Advance legal research through original, thesis‑based study at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan. This Master of Laws (LL.M.) brings together a small group of students and faculty to support close supervision and in‑depth research in areas such as Aboriginal, commercial, constitutional, criminal, and human rights law. Funding support is available to help students complete advanced research and a thesis. Develop original research in a focused, supportive environment. Work one‑on‑one with faculty to explore legal issues that matter to you and your community. The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a full‑time program completed over approximately 12 to 16 months and includes a 12‑month residency requirement. Admission is intentionally limited to support close supervision, meaningful faculty engagement, and a collegial learning environment. Students benefit from funding opportunities such as scholarships and travel grants, access to graduate‑level courses, seminars, and guest lectures across the University, and dedicated office space within the College of Law. The LL.M. is a thesis‑based program, offering supervision in a wide range of research areas, including the following: It is not necessary to find a potential supervisor before beginning your application. The list below may be helpful for learning about the research interests of our faculty; however, not all are available to supervise graduate students each