PhD in Law

About this programme

The PhD program in Law gives qualified students the opportunity to engage in sustained research in an area of interest to them, under the supervision of our diverse, energetic faculty members. The Faculty of Law includes endowed chairs in natural resources and business law. Our graduate programs in energy and environmental law are world-renowned. We have experts in a wide variety of areas of law, including international environmental law, internet and cybersecurity law, business law, and legal theory and history. The Faculty of Law is a home of the Journal of Environmental Law and Practice and for our acclaimed law blog, ABlawg . The PhD program is for students passionate about research and writing in a focused area of law, and who may be interested in an academic or research career. A PhD in law is usually considered a final degree; some graduates go on to post-doctoral research. Students are required to prepare a thesis/dissertation and successfully defend in an open oral defense. Four years full-time. Part-time enrolment with permission from the Graduate Program Director A supervisor is required; potential supervisors must be listed when applying to the program See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance . Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information. Minimum GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 on JD, LLB or equivalent Law degree, plus 3.0 out of 4.0 on Masters of Law of equivalent. General