The LLMÌýprogram, whether Thesis or Non-Thesis, offers an outstanding opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the McGill Law community by giving them maximum latitude in designing their program of study.
Most students enrol in the LLMÌýNon-Thesis program. It is geared toward students who wish to explore advanced courses in law and/or who wish to better learn about North American legal culture. The program requires coursework as well as a research project.
The LLMÌýThesis program is geared toward students who wish to continue their legal education primarily through research. In addition to some courses, students focus on the production of a thesis evaluated by an examiner, but without the requirement of a thesis defence.
LLMÌýThesis and Non-Thesis requirements
| Thesis/Non Thesis Requirements | Master of Laws with Thesis | Master of Laws Non-Thesis |
|---|---|---|
| Credits | 45 credits (30 research credits + 15 course credits) |
45 credits (15 research credits + 30 course credits) |
| Required courses |
9 credits: |
9 credits: |
| Research | Thesis 30 credits: CMPL 612 - Master's Thesis 1 CMPL 613 - Master's Thesis 2 CMPL 614 - Master's Thesis 3 CMPL 615 - Master's Thesis 4 CMPL 616 - Master's Thesis 5 CMPL 617 - Master's Thesis 6 Ìý |
Research project 15 credits: CMPL 655 - Research Project 1 |
| Complementary credits | Elective courses (6 credits) Ìý |
Elective courses (21 credits) |
