Canadian applicants
Every year we welcome students from across Canada to study our popular law degrees.
England is a common law jurisdiction and shares many features of Canadian law. Through our courses, you'll develop your legal skills and learn how they can be applied in other countries, helping you to further your career in Canada, England or elsewhere.
Practising Law in Canada
To practise in Canada you must apply for a Certificate of Qualification from the NCA (National Committee for Accreditation). The NCA will assess your course of study to determine which exams you'll be required to take to receive your Certificate of Qualification.
Every law graduate who has studied outside of Canada must sit the following five exams
- Canadian Administrative Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Canadian Criminal Law
- Foundations of Canadian Law
- Canadian Professional Responsibility
The above information is for guidance purposes only. We recommend that you check the policy and guidelines with the legal associations in the jurisdiction(s) that you wish to practise in for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The Benefits of Studying Law in the UK for Canadian students
There are a number of reasons why many Canadian students come and study with us at Sheffield.
It’s cost effective and you qualify quicker
Out of high school, it takes a maximum of three years to get your practicing law degree (LLB). If you have already studied a bachelor’s degree in another subject, you can take our conversion LLB to qualify in two years - significantly shorter than in Canada.
You can save money on tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. Even though the cost of living in the UK is broadly comparable to living in Canada, Sheffield is one of the most affordable student cities in the UK.
We don’t ask for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) as part of our entry requirements
You are not required to take the LSAT or do any additional testing. We can accept your Canadian high school diploma, the International Baccalaureate diploma or equivalent. Please see the entry requirements for Canadian Students on our website.
Increase your employability and gain experience of living and studying in the UK
International experience and the skills you learn by studying in a different country will help you stand out from other students who chose to study in their home country. Your CV will be enhanced and you will have a wealth of experiences to talk about in an interview situation.
Alongside your professional law qualification, you will have honed your cultural awareness, ability to take on challenges and new ways of learning and developed your independence and confidence.
Considering postgraduate study? You can specialise with a 12 month LLM
If you already have an undergraduate degree in law or a related subject and are interested in specialising in a certain area of law, you can study a Masters of Law (LLM). You don’t need to have your LLB as long as you have a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree, or international equivalent, in law or a subject with a sufficient legal component.
One of my favourite things about studying here is just how lovely everyone is in the School of Law. I have always found everyone to be very supportive and friendly, the lecturers are very helpful and I made friends right away. It was just a very easy adaptation process for me.
Celestia Kalau-Tavormina
MA Law student
Scholarships and funding
The University offers a range of scholarships for international students who show exceptional academic potential.
Canadian alumni
Our Canadian alumni go on to work in the legal, business, corporate, non-profit and government sectors. Some of our notable alumni include the Former First Lady of Canada Maureen McTeer, who holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology Law and Ethics from the School and was awarded an honorary LLD (Doctor of Law) in recognition of her work in 2008.