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Program Requirements

The 45-credit LL.M. program, thesis option, in Air and Space Law is a research-intensive graduate program focused on developing research interests into a thesis project under the supervision of a faculty member. Graduate-level courses on theoretical and methodological approaches to legal writing complement the research work and thesis completion process, and courses in specific areas of knowledge related to the candidate's research interests complete the program's credit requirements.

Candidates must remain in residence for three terms for which full-time fees will be charged. The third term, usually devoted to thesis research, may be taken the Summer of the first year. If the thesis is not completed in this time, students must register for additional sessions as needed. All degree requirements must be completed within a maximum of three years of the date of first registration.

Thesis Courses (24 credits)

As part of the course Master's Thesis 1, a thesis candidate must provide a protocol to his or her supervisor setting out details as to the thesis topic, the deadlines for the completion of the various thesis courses, and the schedule of meetings with the thesis supervisor. Modifications to the protocol must be made in writing and submitted to the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies).

• ASPL 690 Master's Thesis 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Preparation of thesis proposal.

  Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

• ASPL 691 Master's Thesis 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Preparation of literature review.

  Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

• ASPL 692 Master's Thesis 3 (6 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Thesis research report.

  Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

• ASPL 693 Master's Thesis 4 (12 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Completion of thesis.

  Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Summer 2024

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Required Courses (12 credits)

• ASPL 633 Public International Air Law (3 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Sources of public international law relating to the air space and its aeronautical uses. International aviation organizations and their law-making functions. Legal responses to aviation terrorism.

  Terms: Fall 2023

  Instructors: Correia, Vincent (Fall)

• ASPL 636 Private International Air Law (3 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Sources of private international air law. Conflicts of laws. Unification of law of liability. Liability for damage on the surface, liability of the ATC and CNS/ATM providers. Rights in aircraft and their international recognition.

  Terms: Fall 2023

  Instructors: Weber, Ludwig (Fall)

• ASPL 637 Space Law: General Principles (3 credits)

  Offered by: Air and Space Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Air & Space Law : Examination of the role of international law in the regulation of outer space activities.

  Terms: Fall 2023

  Instructors: Jakhu, Ram S. (Fall)

• LAWG 601 Communication 1 (1.5 credits)

  Offered by: Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Law General : Key writing and research strategies for graduate students in law.

  Terms: Fall 2023

  Instructors: Abram, Zachary (Fall)

• LAWG 602 Communication 2 (1.5 credits)

  Offered by: Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Law General : Key writing and research strategies for graduate students in law.

  Terms: Winter 2024

  Instructors: Abram, Zachary (Winter)

  • Prerequisite(s): LAWG 601.

Complementary Courses (9 credits)

3 credits from the following:

• CMPL 610 Legal Research Methodology 1 (1.5 credits)

  Offered by: Comparative Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Comparative Law : Legal research methodology, including electronic legal research and the formulation of research plans.

  Terms: Fall 2023

  Instructors: Megret, Frederic Jean (Fall)

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CMPL 610, CMPL 610D1/D2 prior to 202109.

• CMPL 611 Legal Research Methodology 2 (1.5 credits)

  Offered by: Comparative Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Comparative Law : Legal research methodology, including electronic legal research and the finalization of research plans.

  Terms: Winter 2024

  Instructors: Megret, Frederic Jean (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: CMPL 610

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CMPL 610, CMPL 610D1/D2 prior to 202109.

• CMPL 641 Theoretical Approaches to Law (3 credits)

  Offered by: Comparative Law (Faculty of Law)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Comparative Law : Introduction to a variety of theoretical approaches to legal scholarship.

  Terms: Fall 2023

  Instructors: Antaki, Mark; Provost, René (Fall)

6 credits at the 500 level or higher, chosen from among Faculty offerings (including ASPL offerings).