Master in Law Justice

Tuition is 23,000 CAD per year.

Algoma University offers one of the few dedicated Law and Justice programmes in Canada that distinguishes itself from standard criminology-focused curricula. By moving beyond the study of crime anatomy, this programme provides a holistic, multidisciplinary exploration of legal traditions, institutions, and the complex mechanisms that regulate political, social, and economic relations. Students examine law as a dynamic social phenomenon through historical, philosophical, and comparative lenses.

Distinctive Faculty and Mentorship

A core strength of the programme is its faculty: most instructors hold law degrees and many are active practitioners, including judges, magistrates, and lawyers. This ensures that students learn not only from researchers but from professionals with practical experience in court rulings and procedures. The small class sizes at Algoma University facilitate a close-knit learning environment where students receive personalized mentorship, allowing them to develop high-demand skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and rigorous research.

Graduates are well-positioned for diverse career paths, including law, paralegal work, policy analysis, public service, and education. The programme serves as an excellent foundation for law school, providing the necessary academic preparation through a well-rounded liberal arts approach.

Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, founded in 1967, is a close-knit campus with around 2,000 students that emphasizes undergraduate teaching and community engagement. Its regional setting provides a supportive environment for study and outdoor living, while academic programs focus on liberal arts, sciences, business and applied disciplines. The university is known for personalized learning, small class sizes and high faculty accessibility—qualities that suit students seeking direct mentorship and hands-on experience.

Curricula are designed to connect classroom learning with local and regional opportunities, including co-op experiences, internships and community-based projects. Faculty collaborate with local industry and Indigenous communities to provide experiential learning that builds employability and civic awareness. Student services support academic advising, career planning and research opportunities, helping learners translate study into practical outcomes.

International students are welcomed into a compact, friendly campus where support for arrival, housing and integration is prioritized. Campus clubs, volunteering and outdoor recreation make it easy to build connections beyond the classroom. For prospective students who value individualized attention, meaningful community ties and a learning environment that bridges theory with real-world application, Algoma offers a focused and supportive option in northern Ontario.