Master in Law

Located in Windsor, Ontario, the University of Windsor is a comprehensive public institution with a long history and a community-focused approach to higher education. Founded in 1857, Windsor serves approximately 16,000 students, including about 1,500 international students, and offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across arts, sciences, engineering, business, law, education and social work. The university is known for personalized attention and accessible faculty.

Windsor emphasizes experiential learning and strong ties to industry, giving students hands-on opportunities through co-op placements, internships and community-engaged projects. With 112 distinct programs, students can tailor studies to career goals and gain practical skills valued by employers. Small class sizes and applied learning environments support close mentorship and collaborative projects with local partners, including cross-border initiatives given Windsor’s proximity to the United States.

Campus life combines the advantages of a compact city with affordable living and rich cultural variety. International students benefit from targeted services for orientation, academic advising and career development, plus active student clubs and volunteer opportunities. Prospective applicants should research program-specific requirements early, consider co-op or internship pathways, and make use of the university’s support for housing and settlement to ease transition to life and study in Canada.

The Master in Law program at the University of Windsor is a Master's degree for students who want to deepen their knowledge in a given legal or socio-legal field. This program helps students develop a strong research foundation and takes one year to complete. Its main advantage is the emphasis on rigorous scholarship.

The curriculum includes courses such as Research Methods, Graduate Seminar, and Legal Theory. Students also learn about law teaching, lecturing, course design, and pedagogical assessment. The program has an innovative experiential learning component that allows students to engage in law teaching during their study.

Graduates of this program can work as Law Professors, Legal Researchers, Policy Analysts, or Human Rights Advocates. They can find jobs in law schools, research institutions, government agencies, or non-profit organizations. The skills they develop include research, teaching, and critical thinking, which are valuable in many industries.