阿尔伯塔大学 · 法学硕士 硕士

Entrance Requirements

For the LLM, the Facultys minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate JD or LLB degree 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.

For the PhD, the Facultys minimum admission requirements are an LLM degree 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.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to

English Language Requirement

). Any one of the following is acceptable:

a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based)score of:

For tests written before January 21, 2026:

100, with at least 25 in each section, or equivalent

For tests written on or after January 21, 2026:

5, with at least 4.5 in each section, or equivalent

an IELTS (Academic) score with a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 6.0 on each band,

a PTE (Academic) overall minimum score of 68

The Faculty of Law offers programs of graduate study leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Master of Laws (LLM). The Faculty also offers programs of joint study with the Faculty of Business leading to a combined MBA-JD program. Please note that an LLM degree does not entitle the holder to practice law in Canada.