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Build a solid understanding of the Canadian legal system for your academic and professional goals in law.

The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law is designed to provide a deep understanding of Canadian law in the key areas of public and private law. It covers foundational aspects of the Canadian legal landscape, including Canada’s legal history and structure; skills-focused topics, such as legal research and writing; and more specialized topics, through elective courses of your choice. Learn from expert faculty and network with professionals across a variety of industries. The Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law opens the doors to better career opportunities in the Canadian legal market and can set the stage for further graduate study.

Graduates of law degree programs from civil law jurisdictions outside Canada who need to build a strong foundation in common law before pursuing accreditation to practice in Canada.

Internationally trained law graduates looking for academic and career training and support.

Ideal Students

The diploma accepts new students once each calendar year, in the Winter term.

International Applicants are Encouraged to Apply by: April 15

A degree in law from outside Canada with a minimum overall “B” (75%) average (or equivalent)

Applicants without a law degree must have an honors bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall “B” (75%) average or (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience involving exposure to legal or regulatory issues

Create an applicant profile in our online application portal. This portal allows us to gather your information, transcripts, and other documents electronically. You will receive an email with directions outlining how to create a new password for your application, along with a link to access the application.

Official Proof of Language Proficiency (if applicable)

Once your application is completed, you will be required to pay a non-refundable $130 CAD application fee.

Timelines for decisions vary by program, but we will be in touch if we have questions about your application or need more information.

Admissions Option 2

The full-time diploma is delivered in in-person, seminar-style classes. Students are required to complete 18 credits of course work, including 12 credits of required courses and then 6 credits of elective courses. Classes are held from January to August at our downtown Toronto location or on the York University Keele Campus.

GDFC 6201 Canadian Legal Research and Analysis

GDFC 6202 Academic and Applied Legal Writing

GDFC 6203 Introduction to Canadian Public Law

GDFC 6204 Introduction to Canadian Private Law

Curriculum

Full-time students pay in two installments over two terms.

Please note that the tuition/fees displayed here are subject to change and may vary depending on your entry term.

Students are also subject to supplementary fees including health benefits.

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Yanki Gur, Current student in the Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law

Student Testimonials Option 1

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Founded in 1889, Osgoode Hall Law School is one of Canada’s largest and most respected law schools. Osgoode Hall Law School has a long tradition of being at the centre of influential and innovative legal research and thought. Having trained some of the brightest legal minds, Osgoode continues to pride itself for its academic excellence and its progressive vision for the legal profession. Osgoode alumni include practising lawyers and legal scholars, business leaders and legislators, social activists and Supreme Court justices. Applying their legal talents across a wide range of roles and organizations, they share a proud legacy summed up in our school’s historic motto: Through law to justice.

Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law

Introduction

The Only Program of Its Kind in Canada.

Ideal Students

Who should apply?

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Curriculum

Course Requirements

Program Tuition Fee

Student Testimonials

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