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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Program overview.

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 .

Completing this program

• Core Courses: Graduate seminar in legal research and methodology, graduate seminar in legal theory, and independent, supervised research.
• Thesis/Dissertation Proposal 
• Written Field of Study Examinations
• Oral Candidacy Examination
• Completion of Original Thesis/Dissertation: Approximately 300 pages in length.

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.

Three core courses.

Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar

Classroom delivery

Time commitment.

Four years full-time

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 .

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Supervisors

Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree. Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.

Lyndsay Campbell

Gideon Christian

Lorian Hardcastle

Howard Kislowicz

Emily Laidlaw

Sharon Mascher

Michael Nesbitt

Evaristus Oshionebo

Bryce Tingle

Admission requirements

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. Generally, successful applicants will have a GPA of at least 3.7 out of 4.0 in their Masters degrees.

International applicants should visit this website to determine whether or not their GPAs meet program minima.

Minimum education

An LLM or other relevant and appropriate master's degree.

Work samples

Writing sample required.

• Applicants must provide a 10-page statement describing their research interests and propose a dissertation project.
• Writing Sample: Should be approximately 10-30 pages long. It must be your own original writing. It should be reasoned scholarly or professional work that serves to demonstrate to a committee of professors that you have a well-developed capacity for writing, analysis and research. It may be published or unpublished. Be prepared to explain in your application the circumstances under which you wrote it. Do not submit writing that you co-authored with someone else: application files relying on co-authored work will be treated as incomplete. Do not submit any material that is confidential or to which others might have claims of privilege, e.g. confidential or privileged memoranda prepared for clients or employers.
• You will be asked to identify two referees. Ensure that the contact information you provide is accurate. At least one, and preferably both, of your references should be provided by individuals who have worked with you at the Master’s level and is well familiar with your past work and research proposal.
• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions that you have attended, including any that you may currently be attending. Information about transcripts is available  HERE

Reference letters

Two academic.

Test scores

Supervision and funding.

Applicants must identify a potential supervisor in their application.  

English language proficiency (ELP)

An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt)  score of 97 (minimum of 25 on the reading and writing components).
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.0 in each section and a reading and writing band minimum of 7.0).
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)   score of 68, or higher (Academic version).
• Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL)  score of 70 (minimum score of 70 on writing and reading sections and 60 in all other sections).  
• Academic Communication Certificate (ACC)  score of A- in the Academic Writing and Composition course, a minimum grade of “A-” in the Research Writing and Form course, and a minimum grade of “B+” in all other courses. 
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency  minimum score of 191.

*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements

Dates and Deadlines

For admission September 1:

• Application portal (below) opens September 1.
• Application deadline: December 1.
• Deadline for submission of supporting documents and reference letters: December 15.

If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements

Are you ready to apply?

Learn more about this program, the faculty of law.

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If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs.

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At the University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a PhD degree in Physics. You are welcome to join us! 

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• Programs at University of Alberta leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy are open to suitable graduates in Physics, engineering physics, geophysics, or equivalent programs. 

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• PhD students must pass an oral candidacy examination in subjects relevant to their general field of research. 
• Students entering the PhD program with a BSc are expected to pass their candidacy exam in the third year of their program. 
• Students entering the PhD program with a MSc are expected to pass their candidacy exam in the second year of their program.

Key information

• 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Deadlines vary depending on your program of interest; some are as early as 12 months before the program begins.

Disciplines

Academic requirements, english requirements, student insurance.

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

• Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
• Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
• Home contents and baggage

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Alberta and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal .

Other requirements

General requirements.

• The Department’s minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree in physics, engineering physics, geophysics or an equivalent program with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. 
• The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.
• An up-to-date CV
• A statement of Purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• A Request for Financial Support if required

Tuition Fee

International, living costs for edmonton.

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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