Honours Bachelor of Commerce and Licentiate in Law (LLL)
Receive a business and civil law degrees in five years
Interested in a career that brings together business and law? The combined Honours Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Licentiate in Law (LLL) program at the University of Ottawa allows you to earn two degrees in just five years.
Offered jointly by the Telfer School of Management and the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, this integrated program combines a strong foundation in business management with an understanding of Quebec civil law.
You'll develop knowledge and skills in both disciplines, preparing you to navigate complex business decisions, understand legal obligations, and explore career opportunities at the intersection of business and law.
Program overview
The five-year program leads to two separate degrees:
- Honours Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Licentiate in Law (LL.L)
The program consists of 165 course units, combining 87 units in commerce and 78 units in civil law.
During your first two years, you'll complete foundational business courses at Telfer. In your third year, you'll transition to the Faculty of Law's Civil Law Section, provided you meet the academic progression requirements. Your remaining studies combine civil law and advanced business courses.
The integrated structure allows you to complete both degrees in five years rather than pursuing them separately.
Requirements
Academic requirements
Students must successfully complete all required first- and second-year BCom core courses by the end of the winter term of their second year.
To progress to the civil law portion of the program in third year, students must also achieve a cumulative grade point average equivalent to 78% (CGPA of approximately 7.6).
Admission to the civil law portion is competitive and subject to available places. Initially, up to 20 students will be eligible to transition each year, with capacity reviewed annually.
Students who do not meet the progression requirements must transfer to another BCom option or apply to transfer to another faculty.
Language requirements
The combined BCom/LL.L program is offered in French or in English with French immersion.
Students must complete at least 60% of their BCom courses in French during the first two years of study to prepare for the civil law portion of the program.
All courses in the Licentiate in Law component are offered in French.
The program cannot be completed entirely in English.
Program structure
The five-year course sequence integrates studies in business and civil law.
| Year | Area of study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Foundational business courses at Telfer |
| Year 2 | Core business courses at Telfer |
| Year 3 | Civil law studies at the Faculty of Law |
| Year 4 | Civil law and advanced business courses |
| Year 5 | Advanced business and civil law courses |
Students' complete courses in management, accounting, marketing, finance, organizational behaviour, business strategy and other areas of commerce.
The civil law component covers subjects such as constitutional law, contracts, property law, business law, legal research, dispute resolution, and international law.
Students also have opportunities to select elective courses in both disciplines.
International opportunities
Students may be eligible to participate in an international exchange through one of Telfer's partner institutions during their last year of study (5th year).
Applications for international exchange must be submitted during the fourth year of study.
The combined BCom/LL.L program does not offer the co-operative education option, and students cannot add a separate BCom specialization or option.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the combined BCom/LL.L program develop complementary expertise in business management and civil law, preparing them for professional opportunities in areas such as:
- Business and corporate law
- Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Financial services
- Policy analysis and public administration
- Business consulting
- Mergers and acquisition
- Commercial transactions and business management
- Real estate management
The Licentiate in Law degree also provides an academic pathway toward admission to the École du Barreau du Québec, subject to applicable professional requirements.
By combining business and legal knowledge, graduates will be well positioned to understand the legal and economic considerations that influence organizational decision-making.
Admission information
The program is intended for eligible applicants entering from secondary schools, CEGEPs and colleges in Canada or abroad.
Applicants transferring from another university are not eligible for admission to this integrated program.
