International
We welcome students from Canada
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ is consistently chosen as a top destination for Canadian students and there are currently more than 500 students from Canada studying with us. We maintain strong relationships with our graduates and have an excellent reputation in Canada as a leading institution for legal education. We have a vibrant student run with academic and social events throughout the academic year. We teach Canadian subjects including Foundations of Canadian Law and Canadian Constitutional Law. There are over two decades worth of Leicester graduates now successfully practicing law in Canada.
We’re proud to be the Daily Mail University of the Year 2025 and to have been awarded an overall Gold award in the .
Research is at the forefront of ground-breaking work taking place at Leicester, with 89% of our overall research assessed as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. We aim to be carbon neutral by 2040 and champion environmental sustainability.
Leicester is a vibrant and multicultural city with a history stretching back nearly 2,000 years. Every year the city hosts festivals and celebrations such as Chinese Lunar New Year, , and the . Leicester is consistently ranked among the most affordable student cities in the UK, with SI-UK (2024) listing Leicester in the top 10 as the cheapest places for students to live in the UK. With plenty of part-time job opportunities (including the University’s own ambassador scheme), shops, services, and nightlife leaning towards student budgets, you’ll enjoy everything the city has to offer without worrying about your budget. Leicester is now home to two ', one in the city centre and one at Fosse Park, to help provide that taste and comfort of home.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate (Bachelor's) degrees
If you complete secondary school studies (Grade 12) - or in Quebec, the Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS) - you will be considered for entry to the first year of a Bachelor's degree.
If you are studying A-levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelor's degree. Please see individual course pages for entry requirements.
If you have already completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a Canadian university, you may be considered for entry to the first or second year of a Bachelor's degree if you have studied relevant subjects and/or modules.
For more information about available degrees please see individual course pages.
Undergraduate Law students
3 year course
Please note that you can only start from the first year of a Law degree. Learn more about applying for a Law degree as a Canadian applicant.
2 year course
To apply for the two-year LLB Graduate Entry or JD Pathway degree you will need to hold a Bachelor's degree with a B average, equivalent GPA/CGPA. You could also send your transcripts to AHLadmissions@le.ac.uk to check your eligibility to apply.
Postgraduate (Master's) degrees
If you hold a Bachelor's degree with a B average or equivalent GPA or percentage mark you will typically be considered for entry to a Master's degree. Higher marks, either overall or in relevant courses, may be required for admission to some Master's degrees.
For more information about available degrees please see individual course pages.
PhDs and other research degrees
To apply for a PhD (or other postgraduate research qualification) you must have an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree from a recognised Canadian university, usually in a related subject area, with a B average or equivalent GPA or percentage mark (depending on the subject that you wish to study) which is equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree (also known as a 2:1).
You must also be able to demonstrate practical knowledge of appropriate research methodologies. Research degrees are demanding and intensive: to succeed at this level you must be highly motivated, be able to work independently, and have an appropriate familiarity with the discipline and its associated research techniques/methodologies.
Where a Master's degree is required, this is indicated in the relevant description on our Postgraduate Research webpages, together with further information about requirement.
English language requirements
Please see details of our English language requirements.
Contact us
Students are welcome to directly contact TingTing Gong (Global Recruitment Officer), via email at tg220@leicester.ac.uk, or contact our Leicester Law School directly. We are happy to answer any questions that you might have, put you in touch with our Canadian academics, current students or recent alumni, or arrange an individual consultation at a time that is convenient for you.
Leicester Law School events
Meet Leicester Law School in Canada
We’re frequently in Canada to offer bespoke information sessions and a chance to meet our admissions team. This is your opportunity to learn more about our tailored support, scholarships and Canadian courses. You can also find out more about starting your career in Canada after graduating.
Meet us on
- Saturday 8 November 2025. Vancouver, Simon Fraser University. 2.00pm - 4.00pm
- Sunday 9 November 2025. Edmonton, University of Alberta. 4.00pm - 6.00pm
- Monday 10 November 2025. Calgary. University of Calgary. 6.00pm - 8.00pm
- Wednesday 12 November 2025. Winnipeg, University of Winnipeg. 6.00pm - 8.00pm
- Saturday 15 November 2025. Toronto, York University. 2.00pm - 4.00pm
- Sunday 16 November 2025. Toronto, University of Toronto. 2.00pm - 4.00pm
- Tuesday 18 November 2025. St. John’s, Memorial University of Newfoundland. 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Webinars
If you’re unable to meet us in person, you can join one of our online events where you can meet our admissions team and hear more about our tailored support, scholarships and Canadian courses. You can also find out more about starting your career in Canada after graduating.
- Thursday 9 October 2025, 4.00pm – 5.00pm ET
- Tuesday 13 January 2026, 4.00pm – 5.00pm ET
- Thursday 23 April 2026, 4.00pm – 5.00pm ET
- Wednesday 15 July 2026, 4.00pm – 5.00pm ET
Agents in your region
We work with the following agents in Canada:
- , Ontario
- , Toronto