LLM in Air and Space Law (Thesis and Non-Thesis)

The LLM Thesis program in Air and Space Law is available to applicants who wish to focus on original, scholarly research and writing under the supervision of a law professor. The thesis must show familiarity with previous work in the field and demonstrate the student’s capacity for independent analysis, writing skills, and organization. The LLM Non-Thesis program in Air and Space Law is available to applicants who wish to gain a wide exposure to a range of courses taught within and related to the domain of air and space law.

See the McGill IASL site for additional information concerning the Institute of Air and Space Law.

LLM in Air and Space Law Thesis and Non-Thesis requirements

Thesis and Non-Thesis requirements Master of Laws with Thesis Master of Laws Non-Thesis
Credits 45 credits
(24 research credits + 21 course credits)
45 credits
(15 research credits + 30 course credits)
Required courses

12 credits:
ASPL 633 - Public International Air Law
ASPL 636 - Private International Air Law
ASPL 637 - Space Law: General Principles
LAWG 601 - Communication 1
LAWG 602 - Communication 2

12 credits:
ASPL 633 - Public International Air Law
ASPL 636 - Private International Air Law
ASPL 637 - Space Law: General Principles
LAWG 601 - Communication 1
LAWG 602 - Communication 2

Research Thesis
24 credits:
ASPL 690 - Master's Thesis 1
ASPL 691 - Master's Thesis 2
ASPL 692 - Master's Thesis 3
ASPL 693 - Master's Thesis 4
Research project
15 credits:
ASPL 655 - Research Project 1
Complementary credits

Elective courses (9)

3 credits from the following:
CMPL 610 - Legal Research Methodology 1 / CMPL 611 - Legal Research Methodology 2
CMPL 641 - Theoretical Approaches to Law

6 credits at the 500-level or higher, chosen from the Faculty of Law offerings (including ASPL offerings)

Elective courses (18)

3 credits from the following:
CMPL 610 - Legal Research Methodology 1 / CMPL 611 - Legal Research Methodology 2
CMPL 641 - Theoretical Approaches to Law

15 credits at the 500-level or higher, chosen from the Faculty of Law offerings (including ASPL offerings)

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