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Leicester Law School

Canadian applicants

Canadian graduates

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

Why Leicester?

Over 100 Canadian students join us every year. Here’s why they choose Leicester

Two Canadian Law modules taught by Canadian faculty members (Foundations of Canadian Law and Canadian Constitutional Law) to prepare students for the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams
Thriving Canadian student community and Law Society to help you adjust to living and studying abroad
Network of over 900 Canadian Law alumni
Scholarship package and the third most affordable city in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index)
Competitions, events and workshops to support your return to Canada

Don't take our word for it - chat to one of our current students.

2020/21 starters

Whether you already have an offer or are wishing to apply for September 2020, browse our FAQs and resources for Canadian students.

View information for 2020 starters

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

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

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

Information Sessions in Canada

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

Canadian Visit Days