People who hold international law degrees and wish to become licensed to practise law in Canada in accordance with the requirements of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) may consider the following options:
Completion of Courses as Non-Degree Students
Applicants whose law studies and experience have been assessed by the NCA may apply to complete selected courses in the JD program to meet the Canadian JD equivalency requirement(s) set out in their NCA letter.
OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law
OsgoodePD’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law offers an in-depth examination into core Canadian common law topics, alongside a wide range of elective options. The Canadian Common Law specialization offers an in-depth examination into core Canadian common law topics, alongside a wide range of elective options. Internationally trained lawyers and law graduates who pursue this specialization benefit from academic and career support to assist in their transition to the Canadian legal marketplace. Core courses are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation.
Practise Law in Canada
OsgoodePD has the largest array of programs in Canada for internationally trained lawyers and we understand the complexities of accreditation. For more information on accreditation requirements please visit our Practise Law in Canada page.