Global Professional Law
Program Overview
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Law is widely recognized as Canada’s top law school, and ranks among the very best in the world. The law school draws upon a rich array of intellectual resources and offers an unparalleled learning opportunity for students seeking graduate degrees in law.
As Canada’s first professional Master of Laws degree with a track record spanning nearly 15 years, the Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law is an innovative and transformative program designed for experienced professionals, whose organizational roles increasingly intersect with the law and interact within various regulatory environments. It features three concentrations for students to specialize in:
- Business Law
- Canadian Law in a Global Context
- Innovation, Law & Technology
Requiring no previous legal education, this one-year immersive master’s degree program attracts top talent from a broad range of industries, academic backgrounds and job functions, and is structured to help students balance their demanding professional commitments with intensive study and professional development.
The GPLLM program combines academic excellence, innovation and practical skill development, and our students learn from the very best we have to offer, including our world renowned full-time faculty, adjunct faculty (who are leading experts in industry, government and business), and distinguished visiting Faculty who bring their global experience and insight into the classroom.
Learn more about GPLLM, the admission requirements and application deadlines by visiting our website: www.gpllm.law.utoronto.ca
Quick Facts
Domestic | International | |
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Application deadline | GPLLM: Fall 2026 Entry
| GPLLM: Fall 2026 Entry
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Minimum admission average | GPLLM: B | GPLLM: B |
Are any standardized tests required/recommended? | GPLLM: N/A | GPLLM: N/A |

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