LLM/MSL/SJD

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

GRDUATE PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Coursework LLM

Candidates pursuing a coursework intensive LLM must complete a course of studies and a thesis which, combined, are valued at a minimum of 24 credits and a maximum of 26 credits. 

All LLM students must attend the graduate seminar, Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship (3 credits) This is a full year course. Attendance is mandatory.

Candidates must write a 4 credit thesis (approximately 50 pages or 10,000 words) under the supervision of a member of graduate faculty.

Candidates must take a further 17 to 19 (4 credit thesis plus 3 credit graduate seminar plus 17 to 19 credits = 24 to 26 credits). Graduate students choose the remainder of their courses from those available in the JD program. Graduate students usually choose the more senior level seminar, specialized and intensive courses, which often require preparation of a research paper.

The coursework and the thesis will be graded on the graduate grading scale. Students must achieve a minimum of B- in all courses and the thesis.

All course selections are subject to approval by the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies.

Thesis Intensive LLM

Candidates pursuing a thesis intensive LLM must complete a course of studies and a thesis which, combined, are valued at a minimum of 24 credits and a maximum of 26 credits. 

All LLM students must attend the graduate seminar, Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship (3 credits).  This is a full year course. Attendance is mandatory.

The central requirement of the thesis intensive LLM program is the writing of a 16 credit thesis (approximately 150 pages or 45,000 words) under the supervision of a member of graduate faculty.

Candidates must take a further 5 to 7 credits (16 credit thesis plus 3 credit graduate seminar plus 5 to 7 credits = 24 to 26 credits). Graduate students choose the remainder of their courses from those available in the JD program. Graduate students usually choose the more senior level seminar, specialized and intensive courses, which often require preparation of a research paper.

The coursework and the thesis will be graded on the graduate grading scale. Students must achieve a minimum of B- in all courses and the thesis.

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All course selections are subject to approval by the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies.

MSL

Candidates attend the law school full-time for one eight month session, beginning in September.

Candidates are required to complete at least 28 and not more than 32 credits.

All students must attend the graduate seminar, Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship (3 credits). Attendance is mandatory.

Candidates are further required to take at least three of the following first year subjects: contracts, torts, property, criminal law, constitutional law (5 credits each).

Candidates in the MSL program also complete a research project of an interdisciplinary nature during their studies at the law school.

The coursework and the research paper will be graded on the graduate grading scale. Students must achieve a minimum of B- in all courses and the research paper.

All course selections are subject to approval by the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies.

In no circumstances will courses taken in a MSL program be accredited for the JD program.

Non- Degree Special Students

Non-degree special students enrolled in the graduate program must choose their courses from those available in the JD program. Graduate students usually choose the more senior level seminar, specialized and intensive courses, which often require preparation of a research paper.

Students are not permitted to choose first year courses.

The coursework will be graded on the graduate grading scale.

In no circumstances will courses taken in the non-degree special student program be accredited for the JD program or a graduate degree program.

All course selections are subject to approval by the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies.

Direct- Entry And Regular SJD

Direct-entry SJD candidates must take 8 credits of coursework, including the first term of the graduate seminar, Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship (3 credits).  Attendance is mandatory. Graduate students choose the remainder of their courses from those available in the JD program.  Graduate students usually choose the more senior level seminar, specialized and intensive courses which often require preparation of a research paper. 

Regular SJD students must attend the first term of graduate seminar, Alternative Approaches to Legal Scholarship (3 credits).   Attendance is mandatory. Further coursework is optional.

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The central requirement of the program is the completion of a thesis under supervision. You will be invited to meet with the Associate Dean in late August or early September to discuss potential supervisors. Normally a SJD thesis is between 300 and 400 pages (approximately 90,000 to 120,000 words).  In every case, however, the particular requirements of the thesis are established in conjunction with the thesis supervisor, and may vary with the subject matter of the thesis.

Area Requirement: Before being allowed to proceed with formal research on a thesis topic, a candidate must demonstrate competence in a broader area within which the topic falls. An Individual Area Committee (established by the student and approved by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies) assists in framing that area and compiling an appropriate plan for carrying out the research. The research undertaken by the candidate either culminates in a written exam, based on the reading list, or else consists of a research project which is either a draft of a chapter of the thesis, or an overview of the general argument. Both paths lead to an oral exam based on the written work and the reading list. Normally, a candidate will have satisfied the area requirement by the end of the first year of registration.  A candidate will not be allowed to continue in the doctoral programme, where, in the opinion of the Area Committee, the candidate is not capable of demonstrating the capacity for independent legal research and writing at an advanced level.

SJD Presentation: In order to focus the second year of research, all SJD students are required to present an abstract of their work in progress in the SJD workshop series. In this series, students present an abstract of their work in progress - about 15 pages -   to an audience of their peers and interested faculty, in order to get positive feedback and suggestions from a group larger than their committee

LLM THESIS GUIDELINES

Introduction

The thesis is a major academic requirement of the LLM programme. These guidelines are designed to inform you of the details of the thesis requirement. At the same time, however, since each thesis must be tailored to meet the particular needs of each subject, student and supervisor, there is a substantial flexibility in the guidelines. Every student should raise with his or her thesis supervisor, or the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies), any questions concerning the application of these guidelines to his or her thesis.

Timing

The LLM programme is a 12-month programme. As a result the thesis must be completed no later than August 31 in the year following a September enrolment.

In order to complete the thesis on time, it is essential that you make steady progress on the thesis throughout the year. As a result you should discuss with the Associate Dean the choice of your supervisor in early September. Once your supervisor is selected you should arrange regular meetings to discuss your topic, your outline and your progress.

If you are in the thesis intensive program, you should have finalized a thesis outline by early December. Indeed, in most cases, not only should your outline be finalized, but also your research should be well advanced by the end of the fall term.

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If you are in the coursework intensive program, you should have prepared an outline for review by your supervisor by January or February; prepared a timetable for writing the thesis by April and must complete the thesis by August.

As you complete draft chapters of your thesis, you should submit them to your supervisor both as evidence of your progress and in order to get comments.

As a general rule it is wise to set yourself a relatively firm schedule for completing your thesis once the outline is finalized, to communicate this schedule to your supervisor and to endeavour then to stick to it. This will ensure that you complete the thesis comfortably within the deadline.

Your supervisor will require time to review your completed draft thesis and to make suggestions for change. You must leave yourself sufficient time to respond to these suggestions. This process of review and revision takes more time than you might expect. It also takes place during the summer when people typically take their holidays. Therefore to ensure completion of the review process by August 31 we suggest that you aim to have a completed draft to your supervisor by July 1st unless your supervisor agrees that a later date is acceptable. Anyone handing in his or her completed draft after July 1 must realize that we cannot guarantee that the review process will be completed before August 31. If significant revisions are required you may need an extension to complete your degree.

Supervision

After discussing your areas of interest with you, the Associate Dean will advise you of your supervisor. Normally the final decision on your supervisor will be taken only after you have had a chance to speak with the faculty member. Once your supervisor is selected, he or she becomes your primary contact with the Faculty. You should discuss your course selections with your supervisor in order to ensure a proper balance with your thesis.

Once a supervisor has been confirmed, the student and the supervisor should forward to my office a programme of work, setting out an outline of the research project, and a proposed timetable for research and submission of written work. This first report is due by the end of January 2003. Please bear in mind that the Faculty’s expectation is that LLM students will complete their theses by August 31. If the student is not regularly handing in written work, it is incumbent on both supervisor and supervisee to discuss this issue and to inform my office.

When written work is handed in, the student may reasonably expect that it is returned with oral and written comments within 2-3 weeks. Obviously, the work might be handed in at a very bad time for the supervisor and supervisees have to be sensitive to this fact. In such cases, the supervisor must give the student a firm commitment to a later meeting. When a student is approaching the throes of finishing, he/she must meet with the supervisor well before to establish a feasible schedule for feedback under more time constrained conditions.

Students must keep in mind that the longer the draft submitted, the more time one has to allow before one can expect feedback.

Before a candidate may hand in a final LLM thesis, the supervisor must confirm in writing to the student and to the graduate office that they have reviewed the thesis and that is satisfactory. In the case of thesis intensive students, a second reader must also read and approve the thesis. The supervisor must submit a grade for the thesis to the Graduate Office before August 31.

If a problem arises with supervision, please contact the Graduate Office.

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Research leaves, including sabbaticals and teaching relief, are not regarded by the University as breaks from one’s supervisory obligations. Regular supervision should be continued through e-mail.

Length

If you are in the thesis intensive program, the 16 credit thesis should be approximately 150 pages or 45,000 words. If you are in the coursework intensive program, the 4 credit thesis should be approximately 50 pages or 15,000 words. In all cases, however, the length must fit the particular subject and the nature of the analysis adopted. The length of your thesis is therefore a matter to be discussed and settled with your supervisor in light of your particular topic.

Grading

The thesis will be graded in accordance with the SGS Graduate Grading Scale.

Deadline for Completion of Thesis

The LLM degree is a one-year (12-month) programme, and students should complete the coursework and thesis by August 31st.

Format

Details concerning the general format, required by the School of Graduate Studies, are provided in the Guidelines for Preparation of Theses published infra.

Footnotes must be at the bottom of each page unless your supervisor speci fically permits you to list them at the end of each chapter. All citation must be in proper form in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation.

Problems

If you are having any difficulties in the preparation of your thesis, raise them with your supervisor at an early date. Do not allow yourself to get discouraged or behind schedule. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS IN COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR OR IN GETTING FEEDBACK, PLEASE INFORM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN AT AN EARLY DATE.

SJD DISSERTATION GUIDELINES

Introduction

The thesis is the central academic requirement of the SJD programme. To qualify for the SJD degree, the thesis must, in the opinion of the Faculty, constitute a distinct contribution to legal research or scholarship. These guidelines are designed to inform you of the details of the thesis requirement. At the same time, however, since each thesis must be tailored to meet the particular needs of each subject, student and supervisor, there is substantial flexibility in the guidelines. Every student should raise with his or her thesis supervisor, or the Associate Dean any questions concerning the application of these guidelines to his or her thesis.

Timing

The Faculty of Law expects candidates to complete the academic requirements in three calendar years. The Faculty does not guarantee any financial support beyond the first three years. However, the University permits completion of a doctorate within 5 years of the date of enrolment.

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In order to complete the thesis on time, it is essential that you make steady progress on the thesis throughout the three year period. As a result you should discuss with the Associate Dean the choice of your supervisor immediately upon joining the programme. Once your supervisor is selected you should arrange regular meetings to discuss your progress.

Area Requirement

Before being allowed to proceed with formal research on a thesis topic, a candidate must demonstrate competence in a broader area within which the topic falls. An Individual Area Committee (established by the student and approved by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies) assists in framing that area and compiling an appropriate plan for carrying out the research. The research undertaken by the candidate either culminates in a written exam, based on the reading list, or else consists of a research project which is either a draft of a chapter of the thesis, or an overview of the general argument. Both paths lead to an oral exam based on the written work and the reading list. Normally, a candidate will have satisfied the area requirement by the end of the first year of registration.

Generally, you should prepare an outline of your thesis at the start of the second year. The outline, when prepared, should be submitted for approval to the informal committee of faculty members interested in your area of research. This procedure will reduce the possibility of an outline being later judged by the doctoral examination committee to be deficient.

SJD Presentation

In order to focus the second year of research, all SJD students are required to present an abstract of their work in progress in the SJD workshop series. In this series,  students present an abstract of their work in progress – about 15 pages - to an audience of their peers and interested faculty, in order to get positive feedback and suggestions from a group larger than their committee.

As you complete draft chapters of your thesis, you should submit them to your supervisor both as evidence of your progress and in order to get comments.

As a general rule it is wise to set yourself a relatively firm schedule for completing your thesis once the outline is finalized, to communicate this schedule to your supervisor and to endeavour to stick to it. This will ensure that you complete the thesis in a timely fashion.

Advisory Committee

Within six months, the student and the supervisor should discuss and decide upon two to three faculty members who are interested in the candidate’s area of research. The supervisor and these faculty members will serve as the Advisory Committee. The role of the Committee is to meet and review the proposed thesis topic, to advise the student on the proposed plan of research and timetable of activity and to monitor the progress of the student. The Advisory Committee must meet at least once per year.

Supervision

A preliminary decision regarding your supervisor will have been made prior to your arrive. The final decision on your supervisor will be taken only after you have had a chance to speak with the faculty member. Once the selection of your supervisor is finalized, he or she becomes your primary contact with the Faculty. You should discuss your course selections, if any, with your supervisor in order to ensure a proper balance with your thesis. Furthermore, you may look to your supervisor generally for academic guidance throughout your period of enrolment.

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Once a supervisor has been confirmed, the student and the supervisor should forward to the graduate office a programme of work, setting out an outline of the research project, a proposed timetable for research and submission of written work, and proposed timetable for supervisory meetings. This first report is due by the end of the first term. Please bear in mind that the Faculty’s expectation is that students will complete their dissertation in three years. If the student is not regularly handing in written work, it is incumbent on both supervisor and supervisee to discuss this issue and to inform the graduate office.

When written work is handed in, the student may reasonably expect that it is returned with oral and written comments within 2-3 weeks. Obviously, the work might be handed in at a very bad time for the supervisor and supervisees have to be sensitive to this fact. In such cases, the supervisor must give the student a firm commitment to a later meeting. When a student is approaching the throes of finishing, he/she must meet with the supervisor well before to establish a feasible schedule for feedback under more time constrained conditions.

The relationship between supervisee and the other members of the committee is more difficult to formalize. This relationship is best worked out between the supervisor and the other members on formation of the supervisory committee, so that there are clear expectations. The other members might want to wait until there is a full draft of the thesis or to comment on chapters as these are produced. In the latter case, there is a lot to be said for revising in the light of one set of comments before submission to someone else, as this allows for progressive improvement. Students must keep in mind that the longer the draft submitted, the more time one has to allow before one can expect feedback. But in the ordinary course of events, the same 2-3 week period applies for feedback on drafts.

Research leaves, including sabbaticals and teaching relief, are not regarded by the University as breaks from one’s supervisory obligations. Regular supervision should be continued through e-mail.

Monitoring the Progress of the SJD Student.

The student, the supervisor, and the Advisory Committee each have a responsibility to monitor the progress of the SJD candidate. The Advisory Committee meets with the student at least once per year to assess the student’s progress in the program and to provide advice on future work. Each August, the student and the supervisor must complete an SJD Annual Report. Copies of the report will be given to the student and filed with the graduate unit. Continued financial support may be withdrawn if the Annual Report is not filed.

By the end of the first year, the student should have obtained a supervisor (September) created an advisory committee (January) and completed the area exam (June).

By the end of second year, the student should have presented their work in progress at an SJD workshop and met with the advisory committee.

During the third year, the student and supervisor should prepare a plan for finalizing the thesis and discussed a date for the oral examination.

Length of Thesis

SJD theses are normally between 300 to 400 pages (approximately 90,000 to 100,000 words).

In all cases, however, the length must fit the particular subject and the nature of the analysis adopted. The length of the thesis is therefore a matter to be discussed and settled with your supervisor in light of your particular topic.

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Format

Details concerning the general format, required by the School of Graduate Studies, are provided in the Guidelines for Preparation of Theses published in this volume.

Footnotes must be at the bottom of each page unless your supervisor speci fically permits you to list them at the end of each chapter. All citation must be in proper form in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation.

Oral Examination

Each SJD candidate must pass an oral examination on his or her thesis. The oral examination is conducted according to procedures similar to those applicable to Ph.D. oral examinations elsewhere in the University. The examining committee consists of both internal and external examiners from law. As your thesis is nearing completion, you should discuss arrangements for the oral examination with the Associate Dean. Typically, it takes at least eight weeks to schedule the exam and the exam itself may not be held for 2-3 months depending on the time of year. Please contact Julia Hall a couple of months before your proposed oral examination. While the Law Faculty will pay for an external examiner to be brought to the Law Faculty, the graduate office must be consulted prior to any approach to prospective candidates. The exam should take place at a time when the supervisor and the committee are in Toronto. School of Graduate Studies regulations do allow the use of a speaker phone.

Problems

If you are having difficulties in the preparation of your thesis, raise them with your supervisor at an early date. Do not allow yourself to get discouraged or behind schedule. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS IN COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR OR IN GETTING FEEDBACK, PLEASE INFORM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN AT AN EARLY DATE.

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MICROFILMING AND BINDING

THESES THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THESE GUIDELINES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE SCHOOL OR BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY FOR MICROFILMING

For inquiries:Doctoral Degrees (416) 978-5258Master's Degrees (416) 978-2377

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CONTENTS

Section A. Copies RequiredSection B. Technical RequirementsSection C. Title PageSection D. Abstract of ThesisSection E. Previously Copyrighted MaterialSection F. BindingSection G. Major Reasons for Rejecting a Thesis for Microfilming Section Section H. Forms:

Non-Exclusive License to Reproduce ThesesUMI Subject CategoriesAuthority to DistributeSample of Title pages

INTRODUCTION

These guidelines cover general requirements regarding all theses submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. In addition to the regulations posted in the SGS Calendar, candidates should also check with their individual departments for specific requirements as to style. Close attention to the regulations will expedite the receiving and processing of theses and eventually the dissemination of information about theses in scholarly publications.

A. COPIES REQUIRED (MINIMUM)

MASTER'S STUDENTS

(a) One unbound copy (see Section B. Technical Requirements) is to be submitted to the Graduate Office.(b) Two bound copies (see Section F. Binding) to be submitted to the Faculty of Law.

The deadlines for submission of the master's theses to the School are the same as those for submission of "Degree Recommendation Forms" (see SGS Calendar). The thesis title on the "Degree Recommendation Form" should be identical to that on the title page of the thesis.

Master's students will be required to pay $37.00 for microfilming when they submit their theses to the School (students should confirm the cost with the graduate department). Certified cheques and money orders should be made payable to the University of Toronto.

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

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(a) One unbound copy (see Section B. Technical Requirements) is to be submitted to the Graduate Office, along with a binding fee of $15.00.

(b) The student is responsible for submitting two bound copies (see Section F. Binding) to the Faculty of Law.

B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The unbound copy submitted to the School of Graduate Studies should be an original or superior copy of the thesis. Characters should be black, evenly spaced, neat, and dense. Faint or broken lettering will not reproduce on microfilm. For best reproduction results, use a laser printer or a letter-quality printer where the dots cannot be seen with the naked eye. Correcting liquid and other impermanent methods of correction should not be used. Good-quality white bond paper, thick enough to be opaque, should be used (20 lb. base is acceptable). The opacity is important to prevent the typing on the following page from showing through when filmed.

Font size must be a minimum of 10 points and 10-15 characters per inch. You may use a smaller font size for graphs, formulas, and appendices (avoid italics). The spacing of the printed lines must be at least one-and-a-half spaces, on one side of the paper only. Single spacing may be used for long quoted passages and footnotes. Decisions as to the form and location of footnotes and the presentation of references and bibliography are to be made by the student and the supervisor at an early stage in the writing of the thesis. The preferred location for footnotes is either at the bottom of the page or at the end of the chapters to which they refer. Style manuals should be consulted in conjunction with the Guidelines. For questions not answered in either the Guidelines or any style manual, students are urged to use their discretion and to maintain a consistent style. The size of the pages should be 8 1/2" x 11" (21.5 cm x 28 cm), the text reading across the 8 1/2" (21.5 cm) dimension. The left-hand margin should be at least 1 1/4" (32 mm), and the remaining three margins should be at least 3/4" (20 mm) to the main text.

Check that all pages are present, in sequence, and correctly numbered. Each and every page in the thesis must be numbered. The preliminary portion of the thesis should be numbered with small Roman numerals placed in the centre of the page, about half an inch from the bottom. Numbering begins with the Abstract as ii (the Title Page counts as i, but the number does not appear). The remainder of the thesis, starting with the first page of the Introduction or Chapter One, should be numbered with Arabic numerals. Preferred placement of the Arabic numerals is in the upper right-hand corner (about half an inch from each edge) with the exception of the first page of every chapter, including the first page of the references or bibliography and appendices. For these, the page numbers should be placed in the centre, half an inch from the bottom edge of the page.

Illustrations should be positioned the same as the main text, if possible. Illustrated material will reproduce well if drawn in dark, opaque ink. Colours will appear as varying shades of grey on a microfilm; therefore, labels and symbols rather than colours should be used to identify the lines of graphs. Cross-hatching rather than colours will provide a sharper contrast for shaded areas.

For microfilming purposes, black-and-white photographs, with a matte, non-glossy finish, are recommended for submission with the unbound thesis; all photographs should be dry-mounted/ permanently fixed within the thesis. If necessary, black-and-white photographs may be reprinted by a photographer from colour photographs used in the bound copies of the thesis. (Black-and-white photographs with a full range of contrast reproduce well; those with limited contrast reproduce satisfactorily only on positive microfilm.) Photographs with dark backgrounds should be avoided. Slides are not acceptable.

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Charts, graphs, maps, and tables that are larger than the standard page should be avoided unless absolutely necessary as they complicate microfilming. Oversized pages shall be microfilmed in sections, with sections numbered and arranged so that they read from left to right, top to bottom. It is recommended that oversized pages (large charts, graphs, and plates) be reduced, if possible, but notations or writing on them must be easily legible and no smaller than 12 characters per inch. Transparent overlays must be carefully aligned with underlying maps or charts. The underlying sheet will be filmed first and then the overlay and the underlying sheet together.

The accepted order within the preliminary sections of the thesis is as follows:

1. "The National Library of Canada Non-Exclusive Licence to Reproduce Theses Form" (unbound copy only - see Section H. Forms)

2. "The UMI Subject Categories Form" (unbound copy of dissertations only - see Section H. Forms)3. "The University of Toronto Authority to Distribute Form" (all copies - see Section H. Forms)4. Title Page (see Section C. Title Page)5. Abstract (see Section D. Abstract of Thesis)6. Acknowledgments (where applicable)7. Table of Contents8. List of Tables (where applicable)9. List of Plates (where applicable)10. List of Figures11. List of Appendices (where applicable)

C. TITLE PAGE

See the "Sample of Title Page" in this Graduate Handbook for layout. On the title page should appear the words "A thesis submitted in conformity with the requirements for the degree of (state full name of degree), Graduate Department of (state name of graduate department), in the University of Toronto", along with the thesis title (in capital letters), student's name, and the universal copyright notice (the date will be the year the degree will be conferred). The universal copyright notice must appear on one line, as indicated in the "Sample of Title Page" at the end of these guidelines.

D. ABSTRACT OF THESIS

All theses must have an abstract included. Most importantly, the following technical guidelines must be followed for the production of the abstract in the unbound copy which is used for microfilming by UMI the National Library of Canada's production and sales agent, and then reproduced in Dissertation Abstracts International and Master's Abstracts International at University Microfilms Inc. (UMI), Ann Arbor, Michigan:

- Font size must be a minimum of 10 points and 10-15 characters per inch and the lines of text must be double-spaced, on one side of the paper only. The abstract must not exceed 350 words for a doctoral thesis or 150 words for a master's thesis. The size of the page(s) should be 8 1/2" x 11" (21.5 cm x 28 cm), the text reading across the 8 1/2" (21.5 cm) dimension. The left-hand margin should be at least 1 1/4" (32 mm), and the remaining three margins at least 3/4" (20 mm) to the main text.

- The student's thesis title, degree and year of convocation, full name, name of graduate department, and name of university must appear on the top of the first page of the abstract (this information is not included in the 350/150-word count).

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- Symbols, as well as foreign words and phrases, must be clearly and accurately displayed.

- Do not include graphs, charts, tables, or illustrations in the abstract

E. PREVIOUSLY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

This includes questionnaires and surveys appearing in the appendices and chapters that may (i) be multiauthored with the student as the primary author and/or (ii) have been previously published. A written authorization to produce copyrighted material beyond a brief excerpt must be obtained from the copyright owner (e.g., journal publisher) and co-author(s) and submitted with all copies of the thesis. Such permission letters should not only allow inclusion of the material in the thesis but should specify the use made of the thesis by National Library (i.e., to reproduce, lend, distribute, or sell copies of the thesis by any means and in any form or format). Within the thesis, a statement of the authorization can either be included in the author's acknowledgements or at the beginning of the section in which the material is used (e.g., on the first page of a section/document that is more than one page in length).

F. BINDING

The binding of the thesis should be of good quality with a hard cover, preferably buckram. Gold lettering should be used. Since individual departments may have preferred colours for the binding, students should enquire at their departments before making a final selection. The thesis title, author, and year of convocation (the year the degree will be conferred upon the student) should appear on the front cover; the author's name and year of convocation on the spine. The first page of all bound copies must be a completed University of Toronto Authority to Distribute form which should be bound into the thesis rather than separately attached.

G. MAJOR REASONS FOR REJECTING A THESIS FOR MICROFILMING

Theses that do not conform to these guidelines will not be accepted by the School, and the candidates will have their graduation deferred. Theses have been rejected by the National Library for the following reasons:

- Presence of substantial copyrighted material that is not accompanied by a letter of authorization from the copyright owner. (See Section E. Previously Copyrighted Material)- Missing or incorrectly numbered pages.- Poor legibility of print (e.g., faint or broken lettering) which will not produce a quality micro-image.- "Non-exclusive Licence to Reproduce Theses" form (see Section H. Forms) missing, altered, unsigned, or signed by a person other than the author.

H. FORMS

The "National Library of Canada Non-exclusive Licence to Reproduce Theses" form is to be completed and signed by the author, granting permission to the National Library of Canada to microfilm the thesis and to make microfiche copies available for sale on demand. The author will receive no remuneration for sale of the thesis. Microfilming by the National Library fulfils the doctoral degree requirement that theses must be published but does not prohibit publication of theses by any other means. The author's full name, the thesis title, and the year the degree will be conferred should be identical on the title page of the thesis and on the National Library form. Microfiche copies of theses will be deposited in the Microtext Department of the University

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Library. By adding theses to the national collection, they become more accessible to the research community outside the University of Toronto.

The "UMI Subject Categories" form is to provide a subject code for the publication of an abstract of the dissertation in Dissertation Abstracts International and Master's Abstracts International which are distributed on a subscription basis. The form must be completed and placed with the unbound copy (see Section B. Technical Requirements).

The "University of Toronto Authority to Distribute" form certifies that the author either wishes to have the thesis published immediately or delayed temporarily. It is the intention of the University of Toronto that there be no restriction on the distribution and publication of theses. However, in exceptional cases, the author, in consultation with the thesis supervisor and with the approval of the Chair of the department, shall have the right to postpone distribution and publication by microfilm (but not by abstract) for a period of up to two years from the date of acceptance of the thesis. This form must be signed and accompany each copy of the thesis; it must be bound as the first page before the title page in the bound copy.

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SAMPLE OF TITLE PAGE

(Note: Space is approximate on 8.5" x 11" page)

(2" from top of page)

THIS AREA IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE THESIS TITLE ONLY

(1.5")

by

(1.5")

Jane Ann Doe

(2")

A thesis submitted in conformity with the requirementsfor the degree of (state degree)

Graduate Department of (state department)University of Toronto

(1.25")

c Copyright by Jane Ann Doe (state year of graduate)

(1.25" from bottom of page)

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DELIVERY OF THESIS

Please pick up the following forms from Julia Hall. Forms are also available on-line at http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/current/studentforms/index.asp.

a. U of T Authority to Distribute Form (3 copies)

b. Abstract Only Agreement (UMI)

c. National Library Form (Non-Exclusive Licence to Reproduce Theses)

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Please submit to Julia Hall by August 31:

A. a binding fee of $37.00 - certified cheque or money order ONLY. Please make your cheque payable to the University of Toronto. No cash can be accepted!

B. One unbound volume (single-sided) to be submitted with the one copy of the U of T Authority to Distribute Form, the Abstract Only Agreement (UMI) and the National Library Form.

C. One bound volume for the law library. Please have the U of T Authority to Distribute Form bound into the thesis as the first page (do not number). Please print on both sides of the page where appropriate. Students may use buckram (like a book) or cerlox (spiral) binding as preferred.

D. One bound volume for your supervisor(s). Please have the U of T Authority to Distribute Form bound into the thesis as the first page (do not number). Please print on both sides of the page where appropriate. Students may use buckram (like a book) or cerlox (spiral) binding as preferred.

E. an extra copy of the abstract (by email) for entry into the Bora Laskin Library of Thesis Abstracts.

LLM/MSL/SJD

Doctoral Students

Please submit to Julia Hall following any corrections made following the oral examination:

A. a binding fee of $15.00 - certified cheque or money order ONLY. Please make your cheque payable to the University of Toronto. No cash can be accepted!

B. One unbound volume (single-sided) to be submitted with one copy of the Authority to Distribute Form, the Abstract Only Agreement (UMI) and the National Library Form.

C. One bound volume for the law library. Please have the U of T Authority to Distribute Form bound into the thesis as the first page (do not number). Please print on both sides of the page where appropriate. Students may use buckram (like a book) binding only.

D. One bound volume for your supervisor(s). Please have the U of T Authority to Distribute Form bound into the thesis as the first page (do not number). Please print on both sides of the page where appropriate. Students may use buckram (like a book) binding only.

E. An extra copy of the abstract (by email) for entry into the Bora Laskin Library of Thesis Abstracts.

LLM and SJD Students

Please remember that you are responsible for the submission of all of the correct forms and copies.

All copies should be delivered to the Graduate Programme Office. At the time of delivery all your keys are to be returned, and any outstanding fines and debts must be paid or the law school will be unable to submit a recommendation and your thesis to SGS.

Binding

Binding can be done at most copy shops or University binding shops.

Print materials/ 2005 Graduate academic and dissertation rules