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Suzana ChakabveyoLLM, Class of 2017
OSGOODE’S
LLM IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW
Canada’s leading LLM for international business law
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Fang (Anna) Lei, BS, MS, LLMInternational Business Law (Class of 2014)Senior Associate at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Deepen your knowledge and expand your perspectives.
Broaden your horizons through Osgoode’s LLM in International Business Law by studying
with a diverse set of students from across the globe. Study core international business
law subjects and pursue other academic interests through JD or Professional LLM elective
courses. Gain exposure to the North American legal workplace through our popular
internship program. This program starts in the Summer and Winter terms each year.
The Perfect Fit
Santiago Costa, LLB, LLMInternational Business Law (Class of 2016)Associate Lawyer, Simpson Wigle LAW LLP
I would recommend this
program without reservation.
You’ll be exposed to prominent
professors at the cutting edge of
their field.
Top-notch instruction Gain access to some of the leading minds in Canadian law and leverage
their experiences to help your growth.
Academic Support Maximize your growth and success by taking advantage of academic
advising services available to you.
Location Get the best of both worlds with classes held in two locations: downtown
Toronto, and at York University’s Keele Campus. Immerse yourself in
the hustle and bustle of one of the world’s top-rated cities. Experience
the culture, cuisine and social life that Toronto has to offer, and find out
firsthand why the UN rates Canada as one of the best countries in the
world to live in.
Career Development Support Attend seminars and workshops, or get one-on-one advice to update
your CV/resume for the Canadian legal market. Receive feedback from
senior legal professionals during mock interviews. Get the tools that will
ensure your success in the Canadian legal environment.
Build your network Build relationships and study with professionals from around the globe
right in your classroom. These are your future friends, clients and
colleagues.
I really appreciated that this program
provided an internship. It gave me
the chance to learn about the legal
system in Canada. The IBL program
will help expand your vision to
broader areas, and help you to assist
your international clients do business
in Canada.
Program FormatThe LLM in International Business Law is available only as a full-
time program. The program starts either in early August or January
depending on whether you are required to take one of our preparatory
courses. While some students complete their program requirements
by late spring, many take a full year and complete the program in
August.
LLM courses will be offered in a combination of weekly and intensive
formats. Attendance in-person in Toronto is required.
Sample of Required CoursesIntroduction to Canadian Law [3 credits]
This course is designed to ensure that international students have
the background they need to study and communicate effectively
in the Canadian academic environment. It will cover: the history of
Canadian law, public law, Aboriginal rights, criminal law, family law,
torts, property law, and resource law.
International Business Transactions [6 credits]
International Business Transactions will use case studies to analyze
international business transactions including: forming the contract,
financing and payment techniques, and identifying and addressing
barriers to contract fulfillment. Examples will include the study of
import/export of goods and services, technology transfers, joint
ventures and foreign direct investment. The course will address the
challenges of trans-border electronic transactions and doing business
on the internet.
International Commercial Banking [6 credits]
This course provides an introduction to the law that governs
international commercial banking. Topics will include foreign currency
and international deposits, the law of international negotiable
instruments, letters of credit, various forms of international payment
systems, and international lending.
Elective CoursesElectives may be chosen from remaining International Business
Law Core courses and/or selected courses offered through other
complementary LLM specializations or the JD program at Osgoode
Hall Law School. Elective courses can also be chosen from our other
Professional LLM specializations including Business, Intellectual
Property, and Securities Law, as well as core Canadian law courses
designed to meet the requirements of the National Committee
of Accreditation (NCA) offered through the Canadian Common
Law specialization. Certain elective courses have prerequisite
requirements. Students wishing to take NCA-approved courses must
meet the minimum language requirement for the LLM in Canadian
Common Law.
LLM students in JD courses will complete one or more assignments
or modified exams to reflect graduate-level participation. Upper
Year JD courses each count for 3 credits towards the LLM program
requirements. First-year JD courses, moots and other experiential
education programs, and courses in other Faculties are not available
for International LLM students.
Optional InternshipOne of the popular features of our LLM in International Business
Law is the opportunity for you to apply for internship placements.
The internship is an elective two-month course in the summer term
following completion of the IBL coursework. Because internship
hosts select candidates as part of a formal interview process, we
help you prepare your application materials and become familiar
with Canadian interview protocols. We also provide information and
supporting documents for necessary work visas.
The following are examples of the types of work that you are
expected to perform while on internship: legal research and
writing, reviewing and summarizing documents and files, taking
notes of meetings, legal drafting, and helping with translation and
interpretation of documents. Note: Not all courses are offered every year, and that Faculty, curriculum, course descriptions and degree requirements are subject to change without notice
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Program Director Jinyan LiProfessor
Osgoode Hall Law School
Past Faculty Includes Barbara CoxBarbara Cox Legal & Compliance Services
Sharon Wang, Associate Librarian
Reference, Osgoode Hall Law School
Tom SchneiderSenior Counsel, Ontario Ministry of Labour
Murdoch MartynMartyn Associates
Gil LanAssistant Professor, Ryerson University
Jesse Di CeccaAssociate, Hynes & Associates
Todd BissettPartner, Border Ladner Gervais LLP
Shelley KiersteadAssistant Professor, Osgoode Hall
Law School
Saroja KurugantyCrown Counsel, Government of Ontario
Germán Morales FarahInternational Legal Counsel and Business
Advisor
Tuition and FeesFees for Domestic Students Tuition for the International Business Law LLM program is currently $24,132.02 plus
supplementary fees.
Fees for International Students Tuition for the International Business Law LLM is currently $35,537.70 plus supplementary
fees.
Visit our website for complete details about supplementary fees, payment schedules,
and what your tuition and fees cover. York University’s Student Financial Services website
(www.sfs.yorku.ca) has complete details on all tuition and fees. Tuition is subject to change
without notice.
Application DeadlinesApplicants interested in full-time studies can apply by February 28, 2018 for scholarship
consideration. The official deadline for part-time and full-time applications (without
scholarship consideration) is April 11, 2018. Please visit our website to ensure you meet the
mimimum admission requirements before you apply.
