Study Options After LLB in Canada

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Study OptionsAfter LLB in Canada Website - https://www.hurrayedutech.com/ 3 WeeksAgo 47 0 Following your studies in Law in India, with the qualification of BA-LLB, you can pursue your higher studies in Canada and establish a career in numerous fields. Whether you’re looking to practice as a lawyer in Canada or in fields related to international law, or you want to shift your path slightly toward other jobs within the justice system, there’s somethingforyou! ScrolltofindyourbeststudyoptionsafterLLB in Canada. OptionstoStudyinCanadaafterLLB 1 Master’s Degrees

1 Master of Laws (LLM) 2 Master of Social and Legal Studies 3 Other Master’s programs 2 Graduate Certificate and Diploma Programs 1. Paralegal Studies 2. Other Graduate Certificate programs Master’sDegrees Following your LLB degree, if you’re interested in doing more advanced studies and/or research in the field of Law, a Master’s degree is right for you. These are some of the programsyou’dfindinCanada 1. Master of Laws (LLM) This would be an obvious next step following your LLB. Here, you’ll dive deeper into the study of law as ittranscendsnationalborders.You’llgettochoosebetweencourse-basedand research-based programs, with mostuniversitiesofferingbothoptions.Intheresearchoption, you may have to submit either a research paper oralongerthesis,dependingontheprogram Theserequirement.programs are typically between 1 to 2 years long. Your studies would cost you about 20-25,000CADperannum. Top Universities for LLM in Canada ● University of Ottawa (multiple specializations available) ● University of Calgary (multiple specializations available) ● Dalhousie University ● University of Manitoba ● University of Saskatchewan ● University of Windsor Entry Requirements Academicqualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law LLB from recognised Indian universitiesareaccepted. Minimum score required: min. GPA of 3.0 on 4-point scale / B+ grade/70%.

English RequirementsLanguage IELTSAcademicwithmin.7.0. Otherrequirements Requirementsmayinclude: ● Research Proposal, including indication of potential research supervisor ● Letters of Recommendation ScholarshipsandFunding Scholarshipsareavailable,mainlyforresearch-basedprograms. Course Structure Subjects If you have chosen a research-based program, you’ll be expected to conduct original, publishable research in an area of specialization, covered by the respective university department.Someoptionsinclude: ● Trade and Foreign Investment ● Humanitarian and Security Law ● Law andTechnology ● Feminist and Gender Studies ● Health Law, Policy and Ethics ● Environmental Law, Energy and Natural Resources ● Business andTax Law ● Private Law ● Administrative Law and Regulation ● Criminal Law ● Indigenous PeopleAnd Law ● International Law ● Human Rights Law In both research and coursework-based programs,you’llalsohavetocompletecreditcourses in relevant subjects. You’ll learn the fundamentals of theory in some of the abovementioned specialisations, as well as more generalised subjects like Legal Education and Legal Scholarship, Contemporary Issues in Law, LegalResearchMethodology,PhilosophyofLaw, ComparativeLawetc. UWindsor’s program offers an additional option to earn your University Teaching and LearningCertificate,ifyou’reinterestedinacareerinacademia.

● To use legal reasoning and legal analysis in advising and representing clients.

● Private Practice

If you enteredthefieldofLawinordertomaketheworldabetterplace,youcanachievethat goal with a Master of Arts degree in Social and Legal studies. These are demanding, multidisciplinary programsofferedbyselectuniversities,thattrainyouinthestudyofsociety andlaw,inordertocreateprofessionalswhocanworkinthefieldsofsocialjustice,advocacy andcommunityengagement. Study options vary by program, and may include coursework, a research-based thesis, or a creativeproject. Theprogramsmaybefor1or2years.Tuitionfeeaveragesat16-18,000CADperannum.

Duringthecourseofyourstudies,you’lllearn:

● To conduct yourself professionally and according to the highest standards of civic virtue.

Study Options for Social and Legal Studies

Important: A Canadian LLM does not directly qualify you to practice Law in Canada, without a Canadian LLB. Your degree will have to be recognised by the NCA, followed by qualifying exams LLBawardedbyIndianuniversitiesarerecognised.Youwill thenhavetopassthebarexamination,topractice Law in Canada 2. Master’s in Social and Legal Studies

● To research, speak, and write proficiently about the law

● To use practical legal skills in resolving clients’legal problems.

● In-House Counsel

Career Track WithyourLLMdegreeingeneralorspecialtyareas,you’llfindworkinthefollowing:

● Government ● Regulatory Bodies ● NGO’s You’llalsobeeligibletocompleteyourPhDinLaw.

Learning Outcomes

● In-depth knowledge of Canadian law and/or International law

● To analyse and apply principles of law and legal reasoning.

● MAin Socio-Legal Studies, York University ● MAin Social Justice Studies, Lakehead University ● MAin Social and Legal Studies, University of Waterloo ● MAin Social Justice and Community Engagement, Wilfrid Laurier University Entry Requirements Academicqualifications Bachelor’sdegreeinLaw,Sociologyorotherrelevantarea. Minimum score required: min. GPA of 3.0 on 4-point scale / B+ grade/75%. English RequirementsLanguage IELTSAcademicwithmin.7.0. Otherrequirements Requirementsmayinclude: ● Research Proposal, including indication of potential research supervisor ● Statement of Interest ● Letters of Recommendation ● Academic writing sample ScholarshipsandFunding Scholarshipsareavailable,mainlyforresearch-basedprograms. Course Structure Subjects Yourcourseworkand/orresearchwillfallunderaselectionoftopicsrelatedtosocialtheory, law,socialjusticeandcommunityengagement.Someexamplesinclude: ● Law and SocialTheory ● Theories of Social Justice and Community Engagement ● CriminologicalTheory & Global Illegalities ● Socio-Legal Issues Regarding Hate Crime and Hate Speech ● Politics of Security and Regulation ● Gender and International Human Rights ● Social Justice and Community Placement ● SpecialTopics in Social and Environmental Justice

OtherLearningOpportunities Besides coursework and/or research, these programs offer work or community placement opportunities, wherein you’ll work on-site withorganisationsandagenciesinvolvedinsocial workandsocialjustice. Learning Outcomes Bytheendofyourprogram,you’llbeableto: ● Understand the social, political and historical context of law and legal processes. ● Understand social injustices and inequities, and proposed approaches to their remediation and/or resolution, drawn from a variety of historical, cultural, and geographic settings. ● Demonstrate specialized knowledge in an area of socio-legal studies. ● Understand the relationship between law and society. ● Appreciate the problems of legal reform. ● Critically and constructively discuss the role of law in society Career Track You’llhaveanumberofcareeroptionsavailabletoyouafter,including: ● Non-Profit Organization Worker ● Human RightsAdvocate ● Counsellor andAdvocate ● Human Resource Specialist ● Policy ResearchAdvisor ● Community Outreach and Support Worker ● Community Researcher ● International Development Worker ● Government Employee You’llalsobeeligibletoearnyourPhDinthesameorrelatedarea. OtherMaster’sdegrees Besidestheoptionsyouseeabove,someuniversitiesofferuniquespecialisedcoursesthat youcanqualifyforwithyourLLBfromanIndianuniversity MAin Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy, University of Guelph

You’ll have 3 study options coursework, major researchpaper,orthesis.Yourcorecourses of study include Research Methods in Criminal Justice, Criminological Theory, Governing Criminal Justice, Courts andaProfessionalSeminarinCCJP.Besidesthese,youmayhaveto select electives like Sociological Theory, Diversity and Social Equality, Citizenship and SocialPolicy,orCanadianPublicAdministration. EntryRequirements

● Working with Vulnerable Groups You’llalsobeeligibletoearnyourPhDinthesameorrelatedarea.

qualificationsAcademic Bachelor’sdegreeinSociology,CriminologyorPoliticalScience.

● General tools in critical thinking, communication and methodology useful for a career in the criminal justice system, in a policy or administrative capacity or as front-line service providers.

BachelorOR’s degree with courses in Criminology and/or Public Policy your Indian LLB or additional program taken thereafter may qualifyyou.

This program is designed to provide you with unique insights into crime and the criminal justice system from various perspectives including sociology, criminology, political science, public policy and management. The program is for one and a half year, at approximately14,000CADperannumintuitionfees.

● In-depth understanding of Violence, Cyber-crime, Deviance, Gender and Crime, Criminal JusticeAdministration, Corrections and Penology, and Sociology and Politics of Law

KeyLearningOutcomesandCareerTrack Uponcompletionofthisprogram,youcanexpectthefollowingoutcomes:

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You’llfindworkinroleslike: ● PolicyAdvisor ● NGO Manager ● Police, Probation or Corrections Officer

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GraduateCertificateandDiplomaprograms If advanced research in law is not for you,andifyou’remoreinterestedingainingparticular skills towards a career in Canada, while earning a Canadian qualification, a graduate certificateordiplomaprogramisagreatpath.Theseareyourbestoptions. 1 Paralegal Studies There is a growing demand for licensed paralegals in Ontario province, Canada agraduate certificate in the area can help you qualify. Paralegals perform integral services within the legal profession, in areas such as summary conviction criminal offences, traffic violations, provincial and municipal offences, Small Claims Courts, and dealing with government agencies and tribunals in areas such as human rights, social assistance, immigration and workerscompensation. Thesecoursesaretypicallyfor1year,withcostofstudyrangingfrom16-25,000CAD. Top Colleges for Paralegal Studies in Canada ● Humber College ● Centennial College ● Georgian College ● Durham College ● Algonquin College Entry Requirements: Academicqualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law, or other relevant subjects. LLB from recognisedIndianuniversitiesareaccepted. Minimumscorerequirementsmayapply,suchasmin.GPAof2.7. English RequirementsLanguage IELTSAcademicwithmin.6.5. Course Structure Subjects You’llstudyaspectsofthelawasapplicabletotheparalegalprofession,incoursessuchas:

● Introduction to Canadian Legal System ● LegalAccounting ● Torts & Contracts ● Small Claims Court ● Legal ComputerApplications ● Employment Law ● Practice Management ● Tribunal Practice and Procedure ● Provincial Offences/Motor Vehicle Offences ● Administrative Law ● EthicsAnd Professional Responsibility OtherLearningOpportunities Theseinclude: ● Participation in case studies, practice management and mock trials, to gain practical understanding of the paralegal profession. ● Mandatory work placements of minimum 120 hours in established law and paralegal firms. Learning Outcomes TheParalegalgraduatecertificatesareaccreditedbytheLawSocietyofOntario,andqualify youtoanswertheLSO’squalifyingexam,andthereaftertopracticeasaparalegal. You’llgraduatewiththefollowingrequiredskills: ● Utilizing the structure, process, and jurisdictional authority of courts and tribunals to resolve disputes and appeals. ● Developing and evaluating strategies which adhere to established principles of ethics, codes of conduct, and professionalism. ● Selecting and utilizing effective advocacy techniques, including oral and written legal presentations, using accurate legal terminology ● Employing effective human relations, interpersonal, and intervention strategies to assist in resolving conflicts. ● Researching, analysing, and interpreting legislation, examining judicial interpretation of legislation, and producing proper citation of statutes, regulations, and other resources. Career Track You’llfindworkinthefollowingsettings: ● Paralegal Firms ● Law Firms

● GovernmentAgencies ● Immigration Offices ● Community Legal Service ● Provincial Offences Court ● Small Claims Court ● Summary Conviction Criminal Offences Court ● Municipal Prosecution ● CollectionAgencies ● AdministrativeTribunals – including Human Rights Tribunal, WSIB, ImmigrationTribunal, ResidentialTenancies, Ontario Labour Board ● Businesses (as in-house paralegal) ● Self-Employment OtherGraduateCertificates InterestedinothershortCanadiancoursesleadingtoqualificationsandjobsinCanada?Keep scrollingforyouroptions. Graduate Certificate inAdvanced Investigations and Enforcement, Seneca College This course is designed to provide you with the academic knowledge and practical skills in areas like policing, investigation, security andlawenforcement,requiredtoenterintosimilar jobroleswithinCanada.Theprogramisfor8months,at15,164CADintuitionfees. You’ll study subjects like Private Investigation, Corporate and Cyber-Crime Investigations, Counter Terrorism a Canadian Perspective, Advanced Photography and Surveillance, Firearms Safety and Proficiency, Executive Protection, Emergency and Disaster Planning, andso Furthermore,on. you’ll be able to apply for a licence as a private investigator, as well as a CanadianFirearmslicense. EntryRequirements Academicqualifications Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject your Indian LLB shouldbeaccepted. English RequirementsLanguage IELTSAcademicwithmin.6.5.

KeyLearningOutcomesandCareerTrack Aspartofyourprogram,you’lldevelopanunderstandingofandassociatedskillsrelatedto: ● Criminal Law ● Civil Law ● Police Role, Specialized Roles, and Jurisdiction ● Crime scene investigations including crime scene processing and evidence collection constitutional provisions that apply to criminal justice ● Criminal Justice System ● JuvenilesAnd Crime ● Terrorism ● etc. Accordingly,expecttofindworkinsettingslike: ● Private and Public Policing ● Private Investigations ● Corporate and Private Security ● Law Enforcement ● Public Safety Organizations Graduate Certificate in Mediation -Alternative Dispute Resolution, Durham College Professionals skilled in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution are in demand across sectors, both formal and informal, within businesses, communities and families. You’lllearn to negotiate and resolve conflict, via a range of alternative dispute resolution, conflict analysis and conflict communication skills. The program is for 1 year, and will cost you 13,984 CourseworkCAD.includes courses like Family Mediation, Conflict Identification, Assessment & Analysis, Introduction To Negotiation, Legal Relationships & Civil Process For Non-Lawyers, Community Mediation, Court & Criminal Related JusticeMediation,Conflict ManagementInTheWorkplace,etc. An additional course and special feature of this program is the Campus Conflict Resolution Services experiential learning component. You’ll participate in this campus-based service,

● Conducting intake meetings to gather, screen, and disseminate information required to identify issues, uncover interests, and determine the appropriate approach for resolving differences.

Someofthemajorskillsyou’lldevelopthroughtheory-learningandpractice,include:

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KeyLearningOutcomesandCareerTrack

● Determining the nature and degree of conflict within informal and formal settings. Resolving differences within workplaces, communities, and families by utilizing interest-based conflict resolution.

● Engaging in collaborative discussion about the application of restorative justice principles as viable alternatives for repairing harm and restoring relationships. Expect to find work in roles like Conflict Management Practitioner, Professional Mediator, Negotiator, or Sole Practitioner, within settings that include corporations or private businesses, courts, community service organizations, human resources, healthcare, and law firms. Graduate Certificate in Victimology These programs focus on helpingyousupportvictimsofcrime.You’llgainskillstoadvocate for victims and help them accessservicestorebuildtheirlivesandregainconfidence.Expect to gain knowledge of crime and its effects on victims, crisis response, sudden and traumatic

● Adhering to legal and professional ethics in the practice of delivering services to de-escalate, prevent, and resolve conflict.

EntryRequirements Academicqualifications

● Working within the legal parameters and the scope of practice for conflict resolution.

participating in conflict-related functions for the campus community. You’ll develop professionalandpracticalskillsandeffectivenessthat’llhelpyouinyourjoblateron. Bachelor’s degreeinanysubject yourIndianLLBshouldbe accepted. Academicwithmin.6.5.

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● Planning, implementing and evaluating interventions aimed at prevention and healing for victims of crime.

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loss, and victim populations. These programs are for 1 year, with tuition fee averaging at 14,000CAD. study courses like Victimology: Theoretical Perspectives, Victimization: Legal Perspectives, Indigenous Peoples: Understanding and Reducing Victimization, Violence AgainstWomen, VictimologyAndChildren andsoon. you’ll undertake a field placement, wherein you’ll be working with populations areas like victim crisis units, police victim advocacy centres, Indigenoushealing centres,governmentagencies,women`ssheltersandcommunityaction in Victim Justice and Interventions, Durham College Graduate Victimology,Algonquin College field Indian LLB withmin.6.5. Learning CareerTrack ofthemajorskills developthroughtheory-learningandpractice,

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● Understandingthevarioustypesofcrimeincludingphysicalandsexualabuse,human traffickingandintimatepartnerviolence

● Assessing individuals, families and groups for the risk and experience of victimization.

● Assessing the personal impact of delivering victim services and employ self-care strategies.

● Designing and delivering victim service education to other professionals and members of the community

groups. StudyOptions ● Graduate Certificate

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● Advocating for victims of crime within the criminal justice and other systems.

You’ll find work in roles like Victim Services Advocate, Victim WitnessAssistanceWorker, Police Officer or Social Worker, within settings that include the police and criminal justice system,social/communityservices,victimcrisisservices,addictionsservices,childandyouth protection,correctionalfacilitiesetc.

Graduate Certificate in CrimeAnalytics, Cambrian College Today, technological advancements and digital data are playing an increasingly influential role in detecting and preventing crime. In thisprogram,you’lllearnaboutdataandstatistical analysis and its usage in to examining patterns of criminal behaviour to predict activity, identifying threats in your community, and helping to allocate your organization’s resources effectively Theprogramisfor1year(3semesters)andshouldcostyouabout18,000CAD. You’ll study courses related to Data Analytics, and specialised courses like Crime and Intel Analysis, Database Management & Warehousing, Intel Theories and Application, Study of Terrorism, Financial Crime Risk Assessment and Anatomy of Major Case Investigation, amongothers. In your 3rd semester, you’ll undertake a capstone research project, helping you develop additionalskillsthatcanhelpyoulandajob. EntryRequirements Academicqualifications Bachelor’s degree in any field your Indian LLB should be accepted. English RequirementsLanguage IELTSAcademicwithmin.6.5. KeyLearningOutcomesandCareerTrack You’lldevelopskillsinthefollowingareas: ● Analysing intelligence ● Predictive modelling ● Mining data from primary and secondary sources ● Analysing and interpreting results ● Pinpointing and predicting trends ● Providing concise reports ● Designing, creating and maintaining databases Jobrolesforyouwouldinclude:

● CrimeAnalyst ● DataAnalyst ● FraudAnalyst ● ComplianceAnalyst ● IntelligenceAnalyst ● SecurityAnalyst ● Forensic DataAnalyst ● FinancialAnalyst Did you find this information on Study Options after LLB in Canada useful? To knowmore aboutit,reachouttousatinfo@hurrayedutech.comorcallusat9900426501. Hurray offers Abroad Education Consultation, IELTS/PTE/OET and Spoken English VPrograms.isitourwebsitehttps://www.hurrayedutech.com/formoreinformation. EmailId:info@hurrayedutech.com MobileNumber:9900621169 (forOverseas education)FortrainingIELTSPTEOETGrammer9900426501

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