SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM

Research Graduate Program in Law

This form will be used to:
• assign a faculty Supervisor to Students in the LLM (Thesis) and PhD,
• determine eligibility for awards funded through endowments
• gather information on the Program’s applicant pool

After submitting this form, a .PDF receipt will be sent to your email. Please save and upload it into your application on Myfile.

York reference number/ Student Number *
Must be 9 digits. Currently Entered: 0 digits.
You will receive your York reference number after you've paid the application fee.
Name Name * First Last
Email *
Select the program that you are applying for: *

Select the program that you are applying for: PhD LLM
Previous degree(s) completed (select all that apply): *

Previous degree(s) completed (select all that apply): BA BSC JD/LLB LLM PhD Other Bachelor Degree Other Master Degree
Working title for your proposed research: *

This is to give the Program an idea of the intended research of incoming students. It is not expected that this will be the finalized title/topic.
In a few short sentences or keywords, please describe your intended research topic/area. *
Maximum of 280 characters allowed. Currently Entered: 0 characters.
Using up to 280 characters, describe the area in which you intend to pursue your research.
Supervisor Preferences

Consult the Faculty Supervisors page to learn more about the supervisory interests and availability of our
Faculty.

A commitment from a Supervisor is not required prior to application, and the interest of a supervisor does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Supervisors are assigned by the Director of the Graduate Program in Law in consultation with the Associate Dean (Academic) of Osgoode Hall Law School.
First choice *
Second choice
Third choice
STUDENT AWARD ELIGIBILITY

Osgoode’s Research Graduate Program may offer York or Osgoode donor-funded scholarships to applicants based on merit and financial need. The following questions are directed towards the financial need of each student.

Responses to the following questions in addition to the application package will be used to assess whether or not the requirements of the award have been met.
Status in Canada *

Status in Canada I am an international student I am a Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident or Protected Person
Which ONE statement best describes your current residency in Ontario? *

Which ONE statement best describes your current residency in Ontario? I have always resided in Ontario or Ontario is the last province in which I resided for 12 months in a row without being a full-time postsecondary student My spouse has always resided in Ontario or Ontario is the last province in which my spouse resided or 12 months in a row without being a full-time postsecondary student. (Spouse is defined as the person to whom you are married or the person with whom you are living in a common law relationship.) I am a Canadian citizen and currently reside in Ontario, and I have resided in Canada for less than 12 months in a row None of the above apply (I am not a resident of Ontario)
Some awards are open to graduate students who identify as Black and/or Indigenous. Do you identify as belonging to either of these groups?

Some awards are open to graduate students who identify as Black and/or Indigenous. Do you identify as belonging to either of these groups? I identify as Black I identify as Indigenous I prefer not to answer
Will you have financial need for the 2024-25 academic year? *

Will you have financial need for the 2024-25 academic year? Yes, I will need some support No, I do not require any financial support
Is your Primary Research Area related to any of the following areas? (check all that apply) *

Is your Primary Research Area related to any of the following areas? (check all that apply) Labour Relations Law Business Law Criminal Law Public Law Administrative Law Relationships between law and social equality Alternative Dispute Resolution Access to Justice Intersections of human rights, crime and security Legal or socio-legal issues relating to feminism, gender, or the rights of women
ADDITIONAL INFO

To help us better understand our students and reasons for applying to Osgoode Hall Law School, please answer the questions below.
How did you first find out about Osgoode’s Research Graduate Program?

How did you first find out about Osgoode’s Research Graduate Program? Friend, family member, or work colleague Osgoode faculty member Osgoode student/alumnus Osgoode/York University information session Previous experience at Osgoode/York University Professor/Mentor Search engine Social media Recruitment Fair Other Other
In your opinion, what was the most valuable resource to find out more information about the program?

In your opinion, what was the most valuable resource to find out more information about the program? Osgoode Graduate Program Office Osgoode faculty member Osgoode student/alumnus Osgoode/York University website Osgoode/York University information session Other Other
What other graduate programs have you applied to?
What is your current employment status? (check all that apply)

What is your current employment status? (check all that apply) Employed full-time Employed part-time / freelance / contractor Full-time student Part-time student Not working Other Other
How many years of work experience do you have?

How many years of work experience do you have? 0-2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 10+ years
How many years of experience do you have as a practicing lawyer?

How many years of experience do you have as a practicing lawyer? I have never practiced as a lawyer 0-2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 10+ years
What is your primary reason for applying to the LLM/PhD program?

What is your primary reason for applying to the LLM/PhD program? Professional advancement / Specialization To pursue a career in academia To pursue an academic interst outside of my career I'm not sure Other Other
Research-Related Work Positions at Osgoode provide students with paid positions that may be related to their research to help further develop research skills and experience. Some may be available to incoming students.

In order to be considered, you must meet the indicated eligibility criteria and be pursuing research in an area that is related to the posted position.

You must apply to these positions before submitting this form.

Apply to a research assistant position here.

If you have applied to any position, please indicate below:

Research-Related Work Positions at Osgoode provide students with paid positions that may be related to their research to help further develop research skills and experience. Some may be available to incoming students.

In order to be considered, you must meet the indicated eligibility criteria and be pursuing research in an area that is related to the posted position.

You must apply to these positions before submitting this form.

Apply to a research assistant position here.

If you have applied to any position, please indicate below: Infrastructure Beyond Extractivism: Material Approaches to Restoring Indigenous Jurisdiction (Prof. Dayna Scott)
TRI-COUNCIL / OGS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Since 1975, Ontario, in partnership with Ontario’s publicly–assisted universities, has encouraged excellence in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral levels through the awarding of Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS). OGS awards are merit–based scholarships available to students in all disciplines of academic study jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and Ontario universities. The Province of Ontario contributes two-thirds of the value of the award and the university provides one-third.

Note: Doctoral award application deadlines have passed. Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM) deadline for all disciplines is December 1, 2024.

Learn more about Tri-Council/Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGSM) here. Note that these scholarships are available only to Canadian citizens.

For more information on OGS eligibility, application instructions, and deadlines please visit Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST).

How to apply: please see "How to Apply" section for current students and prospective students (without Passport York Access) Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) and QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEIIGSST).
ATTESTATION
I understand that the information is true, complete and accurate. I understand that Osgoode Hall Law School may review and/or contact my sources to verify information.

I understand that I will become ineligible to apply or receive future bursaries if any information is found intentionally falsified. *

I understand that the information is true, complete and accurate. I understand that Osgoode Hall Law School may review and/or contact my sources to verify information.

I understand that I will become ineligible to apply or receive future bursaries if any information is found intentionally falsified. I understand and agree to the terms above

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM

Supervisor Preferences

STUDENT AWARD ELIGIBILITY

ADDITIONAL INFO

TRI-COUNCIL / OGS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

ATTESTATION