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Leicester Law School

Canadian applicants

Canadian graduates We have the largest number of Canadian students of any UK law school.

Courses for Canadian students

Why Leicester?

Join a thriving community of over 400 Canadian students and join the Law Society to help you adjust to living and studying abroad.

You'll be taught by Canadian nationals and you'll be able to take two Canadian Law modules (Foundations of Canadian Law and Canadian Constitutional Law) which help prepare you for the NCA exams.

Join a network of over 900 Canadian Law alumni.

Take advantage of our generous package of scholarships.

We have an excellent reputation in Canada as a leading institution for legal education and have over 10 years of graduates practicing law in Canada. Find out below what it’s like to live and study in Leicester, learn more about our Canadian Law Student Society and support for students, and discover how a law degree from Leicester can launch your career in Canada.

Want the lowdown on studying at Leicester?

Chat to our current students

Any questions?

Speak to our Canadian admissions tutor

Applying and scholarships

See the information you will need to make your application, including entry requirements, UCAS guidance, fees and funding information and details about accommodation.

Find out about applying

Canadian accreditation

Many of our Canadian students return to Canada to practise law after studying with us. Find out how you can qualify in Canada with a Leicester Law School degree.

Practising law in Canada

Extracurriculars and legal experience

See information about the great opportunities at Leicester Law School to gain legal experience as well as competitions you can participate in.

Learn more about extracurriculars and legal experience

Canadian Law Society (CLS)

Combining academic and social events, the Canadian Law Society is a great way to prepare for legal practice in Canada and to meet other Canadian law students.

Discover the CLS

Support for Canadian students

Support for Canadian law students at Leicester Law School is second-to-none amongst UK universities. Find out how we support you academically and professionally from your very first week here.

How we support you

Testimonials

Read about our Canadian graduates' experiences at Leicester Law School.

Hear from our graduates

2022/23 starters

Whether you already have an offer or are wishing to apply for September 2022, browse our FAQs and resources for Canadian students.

View information for 2022 starters

Differences between studying in the UK and Canada

There are a number of key differences between studying in the UK and studying in Canada, including degree structure, terminology and grading scales.

Learn about the differences

Information Sessions in Canada

We would love to meet you and answer any questions you have about studying with us.

Canadian Visit Days

Make an enquiry

Our Global Student Recruitment officer for Canada is based in Toronto and is ready to answer your queries
canada@le.ac.uk