- Juris Doctor at York University is offered as a 3-year teaching program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The law degree has two different roles. It is an academic discipline worthy of study in its own right as well as a necessary preliminary for entry to the legal profession.
- It is a fascinating subject, with a great tradition and dynamic future.
- In this program, students have to successfully complete 36 credits in the 1st year program and complete a minimum of 60 credit hours over 2nd and 3rd years.
- Students are required to complete 40 hours of law-related, public interest work over their three years at Osgoode.
- In either 2nd or 3rd year, each student must successfully complete a praxicum designated course. A praxicum is a course, seminar, or program that integrates legal theory with practice.
- Students are required, in each of their 2nd and 3rd year, to successfully complete a seminar, course, or faculty-supervised research paper.
- The entrance scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need and the range is from a few thousand dollars up to most prestigious renewable awards at $30,000 over 3 years.
- Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, one of the world’s leading law faculties, is committed to setting the standard for excellence in and pushing the boundaries of legal scholarship and legal education.
- Students may have job opportunities as professors, Consultants, etc with an average salary of around 68,000 USD per year.
York University, Toronto, Ontario - Courses & Fees
Toronto, OntarioUniversity Public College
₹36 L/Yr
CA$58,706 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | ₹3604548 | ₹3604548 | ₹3604548 |
| Total Fees | ₹3604548 | ₹3604548 | ₹3604548 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing | ₹327016.4 |
| Food | ₹241731.8 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have to complete a minimum of 3 years of study (90 credits) at a recognized university in a program leading to a degree of the year of admission.
- Students must have a strong academic record (masters degree preferred) and significant related professional experience.
- Students with less than 3 years of university can apply if they have demonstrated through the length and quality of their non-academic experience, and ability to successfully complete the JD Program.
- Students must have proof of English language proficiency is required.
- Students must have to submit an LSAT score.
Work Experience:
Students must have a minimum of 5 years of non-academic work experience.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Online application form: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- All post-secondary transcripts: Students have to submit all official documents containing student’s grades. Thus, post-secondary transcripts refer to undergraduate, graduate, medical school, law school, or other higher education transcripts.
- Three academic or professional references: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
- Proof that students have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada.
- Students must have a copy of law degree transcripts and any post-law degree transcripts or, if students do not have a law degree, a copy of all university and/or college transcripts
Career and Placement after Course
The opportunities available after completing this program are:
- Professor
- Consultant
- Advisor
- Judge
- Arbitrator
- Lawyer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship 2 | ₹666005.8 | Yes | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | ₹85039 | Yes | N/A |
| Australian Government Research Training Program | Variable | Yes | Sep 15, 2023 |
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