LLM Colleges in Canada: Fees, Dates and Admission Requirements

LLM in Canada is both a thesis and course-based program which is usually a year-long program but can be extended if required. International students are also eligible to apply for LLM admissions in Canada provided they have an LLB or JD with first division, along with ELP scores. Around 20+ Canadian Universities enrol over 1,000 international students in LLM programs each year.   

Tuition fee for LLM in Canada varies between CAD 9,500 - and CAD 47,000 and this doesn’t include other miscellaneous charges. There are a variety of specialisations around 15+ that are offered under LLM in Canada and international students with or without previous knowledge can pursue their choice of specialisation.  

Read: Study Guide to Canada for International Students  

LLM in Canada Highlights  

Check out the quick highlight of the LLM course in Canada

Check: Study Permit for Canada - Application Process 

Why LLM from Canada? 

The following reasons must be considered while thinking of choosing to study LLM in Canada for international students: 

• LLM in Canada is both course and thesis-based, if the applicant wishes to go for PhD, thesis-based would be a good option. 
• LLM in Canada tuition fee is 5% lower in comparison to Australia and New Zealand. 
• The average starting salary of a lawyer in Canada is CAD 130,000 annually. 
• Some of the largest Law firms like Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, Fasken LLP, etc. 
• Around 500+ job vacancies open up each year for LLM graduates in Canada each year. 

Check: Canada Student Visa Guide 

Top Ranking LLM Universities in Canada 

The following are the top 5 ranking Canadian Universities for pursuing LLM for international students, along with details: 

Check: Top 10 Law Schools in Canada 

LLM Course Details for Canada 

There are more than 15+ specialisations offered in LLM courses offered in Canada to international students. Admissions are based on bachelor’s and English language scores. The following Canadian universities that offer LLM to international students have been elaborated below for reference:

1. U of T: Master of Laws (LLM)

2. McGill University: Master of Laws (LLM)

3. University of British Columbia: Master of Laws (LLM)

4. University of Ottawa: Master of Laws (LLM)

Cost of Studying and Living in Canada While Studying LLM 

Since tuition fees change every two years, the estimate also changes. For the academic year 2025, Canadian Universities have increased their tuition fee for PG programs by 3.9%. Thus, tuition fees are though not very high for LLM in Canada, but adding up the costs below essential for living in Canada might increase the estimate of a student:  

Check: Cost of Living in Canada for International Students 

Top Job Roles for LLM Graduates in Canada 

Corporate Lawyers are in high demand in Canada, but other job roles in Canada are also in demand as well which include data, privacy, and information consulting lawyers. The salary-wise top job roles for LLM graduates in Canada along with their salaries are as follows: 

Check: Most Popular & Highest Paying Jobs in Canada

For help with university applications, students seeking to study abroad can contact our Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors. The comments section below allows candidates to contact us as well.