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 (25 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).
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ASPL 690 Master's Thesis 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Preparation of thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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ASPL 691 Master's Thesis 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Preparation of literature review.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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ASPL 692 Master's Thesis 3 (6 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Thesis research report.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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ASPL 693 Master's Thesis 4 (12 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Completion of thesis.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Required Courses (9 credits)
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ASPL 633 Public International Air Law (3 credits)
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 2015
Instructors: Dempsey, Paul Stephen (Fall)
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ASPL 636 Private International Air Law (3 credits)
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 2015
Instructors: Dempsey, Paul Stephen (Fall)
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ASPL 637 Space Law: General Principles (3 credits)
Overview
Air & Space Law : Examination of the role of international law in the regulation of outer space activities.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Jakhu, Ram S (Fall)
Complementary Courses (11 credits)
4 credits from the following:
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CMPL 610D1 Legal Research Methodology (2 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : A programme of instruction in legal research methodology, including electronic legal research and the formulation of research plans.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Kong, Hoi Leun; Conrad, Geoffrey; Dehaibi, Laura (Fall)
Students must register for both CMPL 610D1 and CMPL 610D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both CMPL 610D1 and CMPL 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
CMPL 610D1 and CMPL 610D2 together are equivalent to CMPL 610.
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CMPL 610D2 Legal Research Methodology (2 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : See CMPL 610D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Kong, Hoi Leun; Conrad, Geoffrey; Dehaibi, Laura (Winter)
Prerequisite: CMPL 610D1.
No credit will be given for this course unless both CMPL 610D1 and CMPL 610D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
CMPL 610D1 and CMPL 610D2 together are equivalent to CMPL 610.
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CMPL 641 Theoretical Approaches to Law (4 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Introduction to a variety of theoretical approaches to legal scholarship.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Antaki, Mark; Anker, Kirsten (Fall)
7 credits at the 500 level or higher, chosen from among Faculty offerings (including ASPL offerings).