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LLM/M.Phil (UWO/NALSAR) - LLM/LLM (NALSAR/UWO) Dual-Credential Degree Program
This Dual-Credential Degree Program will permit NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR) students to earn an LLM from The University of Western Ontario (UWO) and an LLM from NALSAR in 2 years, by completing one year of LLM studies at NALSAR and then attending UWO for an exchange term and the remainder of the UWO graduate academic year in the LLM program. UWO students may complement their Canadian LLM degree by earning a NALSAR M.Phil degree in one additional year of study there.

LLM/LLM Program for NALSAR Law Students
Begin at NALSAR in LLM program (2-year degree) and then to UWO for LLM (1-year degree)

Year

Academic Term

NALSAR Law

Western Law

Year 1 July - April LLM Year 1
Tuition paid to NALSAR

  

Year 2 Sept - Dec                 Exchange to UWO in LLM program.
Complete 2 (or 3) LLM courses (3 cr. each)
Tuition paid to UWO.
Jan - Aug                Complete remaining two LLM terms at UWO.
Complete remaining 2 (or 1) LLM courses (3 cr.each) and thesis (12 credits)
Tuition paid to UWO.

Both LLM degrees complete.
Eligible for UWO’s October convocation.
NALSAR’s degree to be conferred on approval by Academic Council.

Notes:

  1. NALSAR students will be admitted into the UWO LLM, contingent upon satisfaction of the full entry requirements.
  2. NALSAR students will complete 24 credit hours to receive the UWO LLM.
  3. Students must be in good standing throughout the duration of the program.
  4. Students will be charged international student fees for their final terms at UWO.
  5. UWO LLM funding is available to students in this dual-credential degree program if they meet the criteria.

LLM/M.Phil Program for Western Law Students
Begin at UWO for LLM degree (1-year degree = 12 months) and then to NALSAR for M.Phil (1-year degree)

Year

Academic Term

NALSAR Law

Western Law

Year 1 Sept - Aug LLM – 12 months.
Tuition paid to UWO.
Eligible for UWO’s October convocation.
     
Year 2 Sept - June           M.Phil at NALSAR.
Includes research, seminar and teaching assignments.
Tuition paid to NALSAR.
NALSAR M.Phil degree complete – eligible for July convocation.

Notes:

  1. NALSAR’s M.Phil admission test requirement will be waived for UWO students, as they will have successfully completed a thesis-based LLM worth 24 credits at the post-graduate level.
  2. Students must be in good standing throughout the duration of the program.

Once admitted into the Dual-Credential Degree Program, students will be required to meet the academic progression requirements of the school that they are attending. Similarly, students will have to comply with the student code of conduct and academic integrity requirements of that school.

Administration
Each institution will appoint a faculty member to serve as the Coordinator of the Dual-Credential Degree Program. The Coordinators will be responsible for admission decisions and the on-going operation of the Dual-Credential Degree Program.

Tuition
NALSAR students in the first year of the LLM/LLM program will pay tuition to NALSAR. In their second year at UWO, they will pay tuition to UWO at the same level as its other international students.

UWO students in the first year of the LLM/M.Phil program will pay tuition to UWO at the same level as other students. In the second year of the program, UWO students will pay tuition to NALSAR at the same level as its other students.

Academic Calendar 2011 FACULTIES FACULTY OF LAW COMBINED PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS LLM/M.Phil (UWO/NALSAR) - LLM/LLM (NALSAR/UWO) Dual-Credential Degree Program
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