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Legal Studies (BA) and Law (UK LLB) - Accelerated Law pathway

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa
Off-site

Start dates
September

Length
Five years

Program load
Full-time

Apply now

Overview

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Our unique pathway with Teesside University means your first year of studies in the UK will count directly toward completion of your BA.The fastest pathway to law in Canada.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Legal Studies/LLB Pathway with Teesside University offers a unique opportunity to study law through both a Canadian and United Kingdom (UK) lens. You’ll gain a comparative, bi-jurisdictional education that builds a strong foundation in Canadian legal studies while providing access to legal education in the UK.

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop the academic, professional, and ethical skills needed to succeed in a global legal environment. While studying at Teesside, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through the Teesside Law Clinic, where students provide pro bono legal advice in partnership with lawyers, charities, and community organizations.

Upon completion of this five-year pathway, you’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies from Ontario Tech University and an LLB from Teesside University.

For more information on the program and curriculum, visit the Legal Studies (Honours)-Teesside LLB Pathway page.


Canada’s first direct-entry, 5 year law pathway 
  • Earn your Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies from Ontario Tech University and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Teesside University in the United Kingdom (UK) — in just five years of full-time study.
  • Our unique partnership with Teesside University means your first year of studies in the UK will count directly toward the completion of your BA.
  • The LLB in the UK is equivalent to a JD in Canada, meaning you’ll graduate with credentials recognized both in Canada and internationally. Upon your return, you’ll be able to write the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams required to practice law in Canada.
Direct-entry pathway to two internationally recognized degrees
  • Direct entry to law school — you’re on track to a legal career from the moment you apply*!
  • Graduate with two internationally recognized degrees in just five years and get a head start on your legal career — in Canada or abroad.
  • You’ll follow a revised curriculum map for the Legal Studies (Honours) program over three years at Ontario Tech. Upon completion of your first year of studies at Teesside University, you’ll earn your Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies from Ontario Tech.

    *Admission to Teeside University: By the end of your third year of study at Ontario Tech, you must achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative B average or 3.00 cumulative grade point average, with no individual course grade below a "B-" (70 per cent) to continue in the pathway.

Study law in the United Kingdom with Teesside University—No LSAT required
  • Gain international experience by studying abroad in the UK for your LLB. Admission is based on your academic performance — no LSAT required.

Built in support
  • From your first application to graduation, Ontario Tech has your back — with academic advising, housing assistance, and preparation to help you succeed.
  • During your third year at Ontario Tech, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning with employers in the field through practicum placements and begin building your professional network right away.
  • At Teesside University, international students receive strong support too — from guidance on studying in the UK to a full student experience that helps you thrive.

Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) and attain a minimum average of 80 per cent. All other applicants should refer to admissions for the requirements for their specific category of admission.

Satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to participate in the pathway. Preference will be given to applicants with the best grades and students will be required to meet the progression requirements.

Students who enter Legal Studies via Advanced Entry will be ineligible for the pathway. Acceptance into the pathway does not guarantee admission to the Bar in Canada or the United Kingdom.

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications. 

Program details

Faculty
Social Science and Humanities

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Co-op
Experiential work term
Internship
Practicum
Research study
Undergraduate thesis

Delivery method
In-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa
Off-site

Start dates
September

Length
Five years

Program load
Full-time

Apply now

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