Overview

You will learn through interactive discussions and explore practical issues related to your specialization. You’ll have access to a wide range of elective options to broaden your legal knowledge or explore new areas related to your professional interests.

The Dispute Resolution specialization from York University offers an in-depth examination into existing limitations of traditional conflict resolution processes and new approaches to resolving disputes. Required courses address the theory and practice behind dispute resolution. You will explore ways to function more effectively when resolving conflict as a representative or a neutral, and work to improve your analysis, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Who is the Specialization for?

Lawyers or law graduates with legal work experience who have a strong demonstrated interest in dispute resolution and wish to establish or expand a practice in this area of specialization
Professionals without a law degree who have at least five years of relevant senior work experience and wish to develop an advanced academic and practical understanding of dispute resolution for professional purposes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Canadian Graduate Legal Research and Writing

Graduate Legal Studies

Dispute Resolution
The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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140

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102

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Professional LLM specializations is competitive. At OsgoodePD, we can help you navigate the process. The Admissions Committee reviews each applicant’s completed file and takes into consideration criteria such as academic background, professional work experience, and whether the program fits your stated goals. The information below represents the minimum requirements for admission consideration to our graduate degree programs – meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission.

JD/LLB degree or undergraduate degree (a graduate degree is an asset to non-legal professionals)
Overall B (75%) average (or equivalent)
Professional work experience (JD/LLB graduates require at least 2 years, while non-legal professionals require at least 5 years of related senior-level experience)
Acceptable English language proficiency (see requirements)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6276 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

15962 CAD / year

≈ 15962 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $7,601.58

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Academic requirements

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Additional Details

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