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Preparation Courses
131 Bloor Street West, Suite 200-390 Toronto, ON M5S 1R8
(416) 924-3240
1027 Davie Street, Suite 900 Vancouver, BC V6E 4L2 (604) 683-3430
1-800-269-6719
[email protected] www.oxfordseminars.ca
Please visit our website at www.oxfordseminars.ca for more information.
Table of Contents About Our Course 3 Convenient Weekend Study Schedule 3 30-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course Outline 3 48-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course Outline 3 Limited Class Size 3 Practice LSAT Exam Tests with Review 3 Our Instructors 4 Personal LSAT Tutoring Available 4 Free Repeat Policy 4 How to Master the Application Process 4 The Law School Admission Test 4 LSAT Exam Breakdown 5 Our Commitment to You 5 Proven and Effective Test Strategies 5 Our Upcoming 30 and 48 Hour Courses 6 How to Register 8 Registration Form 9 Law School Profiles 10
“I definitely would recommend this course; it gave me the motivation to study and the strategies to succeed.”
- E. Lam
Dear Student: Thank you for enquiring about our LSAT test preparation courses. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is unlike any test you have ever written. Through a standardized yet unconventional question format, the LSAT tests logical reasoning skills, analytical reasoning skills, and reading comprehension skills. The LSAT is administered four times a year, in February, June, October, and December. To register for the exam, please contact the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) by telephone at 215-968-1001 or online at www.lsac.org. Our intensive 30-hour courses and 48-hour courses are well-organized, challenging courses designed for students who wish to maximize their competitive position in relation to other students writing the LSAT. We focus on building the skills you need to master the LSAT. Our dynamic instructors give you a comprehensive understanding of each section of the LSAT, cover tactics specific to individual sections, and review strategies which apply to the test as a whole. If you want a competitive edge over other students writing the LSAT, consider Oxford Seminars. We maintain the highest standards for all our instructors and only select and train those instructors who have years of distinguished teaching experience and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement on the LSAT. We have successfully taught thousands of students. Our courses are held on university campuses across Canada. Our research department has compiled a summary profile of all law schools across Canada. In our continuing efforts to assist students with the entire law school application and admissions process, we have enclosed a copy of our useful profiles. A word of caution from our knowledgeable instructors about commercially available LSAT preparation materials: unfortunately, much of this material is poorly researched and does not reflect the current test. Our written materials are constantly updated to reflect the most recent changes in the LSAT. Please review the enclosed information and contact us if you have any further questions. To register for any upcoming course, call our office or complete and return the attached registration form. We look forward to hearing from you. Customer Service and Registration Oxford Seminars
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About Our Course With courses from Halifax to Victoria and many more in between, Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of LSAT test preparation courses across Canada. Since 1992, we have been providing the most comprehensive LSAT test preparation courses available for your valuable time and money.
From analyzing logical reasoning relationships and learning effective diagramming techniques, to critically reading passages and drawing proper inferences, our course curriculum is designed to help you master the skills you need to maximize your LSAT score on test day. With over 98% of our students recommending our LSAT courses to their friends, find out what thousands of satisfied students have already experienced.
Convenient Weekend Study Schedule Our comprehensive weekend courses let you concentrate in an atmosphere free from distractions and interruptions. Our LSAT test preparation courses cost $595 plus tax for the 30-hour course and $845 plus tax for the 48-hour course. Both are conveniently held on university campuses across Canada: Calgary, Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kingston, London, Montreal, North York, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Waterloo, Windsor, and Winnipeg.
30-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course Outline Friday Course Registration, LSAT Course Overview, Formal Logic, Problem Solving, and Logical Reasoning (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Saturday Additional Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Effective Diagramming Techniques, Critical (9:00am-6:00pm) Reasoning, Writing Sample, and Essay Writing
Sunday Reading Comprehension, Verbal Review, Law School Application Process, Exam Writing Strategies, (9:00am-6:00pm) General LSAT Review and Questions
Thursday Full-Length Practice LSAT Exam (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Thursday Full-Length Practice LSAT Exam (6:00pm-10:00pm)
48-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course Outline Friday Course Registration, LSAT Course Overview, Formal Logic, Problem Solving, and Logical Reasoning (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Saturday Additional Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Effective Diagramming Techniques, Critical (9:00am-6:00pm) Reasoning, Writing Sample, and Essay Writing
Sunday Reading Comprehension, Verbal Review, Law School Application Process, Exam Writing Strategies, (9:00am-6:00pm) General LSAT Review and Questions
Thursday Full-Length Practice LSAT Exam (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Saturday Advanced Problem Solving Strategies for Logic Games, Overview of Logical Reasoning Traps, Additional (9:00am-6:00pm) Analytical Reasoning, Additional Reading Comprehension, and Practical Application of Verbal Theory
Sunday Advanced Diagramming Techniques, Additional Logical Reasoning, Additional Writing Sample, Simulated (9:00am-6:00pm) Practice LSAT Exam and Review of Questions
Thursday Full-Length Practice LSAT Exam (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Limited Class Size In order to ensure a low student-to-instructor ratio, our LSAT test prep courses have a limited enrolment with spaces allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The small class size provides a comfortable setting with ample opportunity for interaction with our talented and experienced LSAT course instructors. Practice LSAT Exam Tests with Review of Questions Our courses conclude with the writing of full-length practice LSAT exams during which testing conditions are carefully reproduced. This provides our students with an excellent opportunity to practise and master (under LSAT exam conditions) the many skills they have acquired during the weekend course.
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Our Talented and Experienced LSAT Course Instructors Oxford Seminars maintains the highest standards for all of our course instructors. We hire and extensively train only the most qualified instructors who have not only scored in the top 2% of all LSAT test-takers, but who also have years of distinguished teaching experience. From critically evaluating logical reasoning passages and drawing well-supported conclusions, to applying effective diagramming techniques and identifying structural flaws and errors in arguments, our instructors focus on teaching you the critical skills you need to master the LSAT. At the end of each and every LSAT prep course, our students are asked to evaluate our teaching staff. They tell us that they find our course instructors approachable, highly knowledgeable, and able to present difficult material in a dynamic, useful, and creative manner which facilitates learning and understanding.
Personal LSAT Tutoring Available For those students who have particular difficulty with any aspect of the LSAT exam, we offer individual tutoring sessions with one of our highly skilled LSAT course instructors. In addition to the extensive home study materials, which every student receives, we also make available for purchase additional LSAT practice materials from the Law School Admission Council. These valuable resources will assist you in further study.
Free Repeat Policy All of our LSAT test preparation courses include a no hassle free repeat policy which allows students to repeat the entire course for a second time, free of charge, within one year of their original course start date. Once you have taken any of our LSAT courses, you may repeat that course, free of charge, at any time for any reason within the next 12 months. Some students take advantage of this policy to review and re-attend our test prep course for double the preparation, prior to writing the LSAT, for one low price. In order to ensure a low student-to-instructor ratio, we ask free repeat students to contact us in advance to reserve their place in the upcoming LSAT test prep class. Free repeat students are asked to bring their original course materials and valid ID to class.
How to Master the Entire Law School Application Process In today's competitive academic climate, a winning application can be the difference that makes you stand out among the thousands of students applying to law schools across Canada (and the United States). Our LSAT preparation course covers how to master all areas of the application and admissions process. This includes a comprehensive review of:
• What law school admissions committees are really looking for
• How to avoid the traps and mistakes of other first-time applicants
• The art of writing persuasive personal statements
• Properly presenting your academic grades • The importance of the LSAT score
• How to carefully choose your references • How to highlight your extra-curricular
activities • Which law schools should you apply to • Unique application strategies for each
Canadian law school • Mature students and special circumstances
For further information about law schools, review our Canadian Law School Profiles included in this package.
The Law School Admission Test The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day, standardized exam administered four times each year by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at designated testing centres throughout the world, but primarily in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. Most Canadian law schools along with all American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schools require the LSAT as part of their admissions process. The LSAT provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools use as a primary factor in assessing applicants. The test itself is comprised of numerous questions designed to assess a wide range of abilities involved in critical thinking, with an emphasis on the skills that are central to legal reasoning. These skills include:
the reading and comprehension of complex text with accuracy and insight the organization and management of information and the ability to draw reasonable inferences from it the ability to think critically the analysis and evaluation of the reasoning and arguments of others
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LSAT Exam Breakdown Reading Comprehension 26 - 28 multiple-choice questions 35 - minute section Logical Reasoning (Arguments) 24 - 26 multiple-choice questions Two separate 35 - minute sections Analytical Reasoning (Games) 22 - 24 multiple-choice questions 35 - minute section
Experimental Section 22 - 28 multiple-choice questions 35 - minute section Writing Sample 1 essay 35 - minute section
The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 - 180 points. To put the score scale in perspective, the University of Toronto, for example, is looking for a potential candidate to have a score of approximately 167. The University of Victoria would be in the 163 range whereas the University of Ottawa does not require a minimum LSAT score of their applicants. The weight given to the LSAT will vary according to the other elements in each applicant’s file. Be sure to read the Canadian Law School Profiles in this package for more information about all law schools across the country.
Our Commitment to You Since 1992, we have successfully prepared thousands of students to write the LSAT exam. Oxford Seminars provides excellence in test preparation at an affordable price. Our comprehensive LSAT courses are designed for students who are serious about maximizing their potential on test day. When asked to evaluate our courses, over 98% of our students say they would recommend us to their friends. We offer high quality instruction for students who want to invest in their future. Our goal is to help you achieve an outstanding LSAT test score. Proven and Effective Test-Taking Strategies Our highly trained, dynamic LSAT course instructors focus on effective test-taking strategies. We thoroughly review all topics covered by the exam. During the course, you will be exposed to a variety of strategies and questions which include:
• Critically evaluating logical reasoning passages
• Identifying structural flaws and errors in arguments
• Mastering all LSAT analytical reasoning concepts
• Learning effective diagramming techniques • Determining how additional evidence can
affect an argument • Drawing proper inferences and
well-supported conclusions
• Applying reasoning by analogy • Learning to recognize wrong answer types
among LSAT questions • Mastering drawing clear and concise logic
games diagrams • Working strategically under strict timing
conditions • Developing an effective personal LSAT
study schedule • Comprehensive understanding of the entire
law school application process
We offer the most effective, up-to-date LSAT courses available, regardless of cost, and back them with our commitment to ensuring your personal success on test day. Our well-designed course curriculum is dynamic, interactive, and taught by experienced instructors who provide continuity in the learning process as you advance from one skill set to the next. In order to expose you to the latest test format, questions from recent LSAT tests will be taken up in class. Our materials are constantly updated to reflect the most recent changes in the exam. Thus, you will be able to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses (whether in the logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, or reading comprehension sections of the test) and focus on those areas and questions where you need the most practice. We stand firmly behind our total immersion approach to test preparation.
“Now that I've taken the course, I cannot imagine trying to tackle the LSAT without it!”
- L. Byers
More Canadians are writing the LSAT each year (a 32% increase since 2001).
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Upcoming Courses LSAT Test Date: June 11th Our Upcoming 30-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses May 4, 5, 6, 31, June 7 Edmonton • Hamilton – McMaster U • Toronto – U of T May 11, 12, 13, 31, June 7 Calgary – U of C • Kingston – Queen’s U • Ottawa – U of O
Toronto – U of T • Vancouver – UBC May 18, 19, 20, 31, June 7 Guelph – U of G • Montreal – McGill U May 25, 26, 27, 31, June 7 Calgary – U of C • Edmonton • Halifax – Dalhousie U
London – UWO • North York – York U • Ottawa – U of O Saskatoon • Toronto – U of T • Victoria – UVic
Waterloo – WLU • Winnipeg – U of M Our Upcoming 48-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses May 4, 5, 6, 31, June 2, 3, 7 Edmonton • Toronto – U of T May 11, 12, 13, 31, June 2, 3, 7 Calgary – U of C • Ottawa – U of O • Toronto – U of T
Vancouver – UBC May 25, 26, 27, 31, June 2, 3, 7 Calgary – U of C • Edmonton • Halifax – Dalhousie U
London – UWO • North York – York U* • Ottawa – U of O Toronto – U of T • Victoria – UVic • Waterloo – WLU Winnipeg – U of M
* - 2nd weekend is held at the University of Toronto (U of T) LSAT Test Date: July 23rd Our Upcoming 30-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses July 6, 7, 8, 12, 19 Calgary – U of C • Edmonton • Halifax – Dalhousie U
London – UWO • Ottawa – U of O • Saskatoon Toronto – U of T • Vancouver – UBC • Victoria – UVic Winnipeg – U of M
Our Upcoming 48-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses July 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19 Calgary – U of C • Edmonton • Halifax – Dalhousie U
Ottawa – U of O • Toronto – U of T • Vancouver – UBC * - 2nd weekend is held at the University of Toronto (U of T)
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LSAT Test Date: September 8th Our Upcoming 30-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses Aug. 10, 11, 12, 30, Sept. 6 London – UWO • Ottawa – U of O Aug. 17, 18, 19, 30, Sept. 6 North York – York U • Vancouver – UBC Aug. 24, 25, 26, 30, Sept. 6 Edmonton • Montreal – McGill U • St. John’s – Memorial U Toronto – U of T • Winnipeg – U of M Our Upcoming 48-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses Aug. 10, 11, 12, 30, Sept. 1, 2, 6 Ottawa – U of O Aug. 17, 18, 19, 30, Sept. 1, 2, 6 North York – York U* • Vancouver – UBC Aug. 24, 25, 26, 30, Sept. 1, 2, 6 Edmonton • Toronto – U of T • Winnipeg – U of M * - 2nd weekend is held at the University of Toronto (U of T) LSAT Test Date: November 17th Our Upcoming 30-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses Oct. 19, 20, 21, Nov. 8, 15 Toronto – U of T Oct. 26, 27, 28, Nov. 8, 15 Fredericton – UNB • Guelph – U of G • Hamilton – McMaster U
Kingston – Queen’s U • London – UWO • Montreal – McGill U North York – York U • Regina – U of R • St. John’s – Memorial U Victoria – UVic
Nov. 2, 3, 4, 8, 15 Calgary – U of C • Edmonton • Halifax – Dalhousie U
Ottawa – U of O • Saskatoon • Toronto – U of T Vancouver – UBC • Waterloo – WLU • Windsor – UWindsor Winnipeg – U of M
Our Upcoming 48-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses Oct. 19, 20, 21, Nov. 8, 10, 11, 15 Toronto – U of T Oct. 26, 27, 28, Nov. 8, 10, 11, 15 London – UWO • North York – York U* • Victoria – UVic Nov. 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15 Calgary – U of C • Edmonton • Halifax – Dalhousie U
Ottawa – U of O • Toronto – U of T • Vancouver – UBC Winnipeg – U of M
* - 2nd weekend is held at the University of Toronto (U of T)
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How to Register for our LSAT Test Preparation Courses
To reserve a spot in any of our upcoming LSAT test preparation courses, a $95 deposit is required. Our LSAT test preparation courses cost $595 plus tax for our 30-hour course and $845 plus tax for our 48-hour course. You can register in any of the following ways:
Telephone Call our offices toll free at 1-800-269-6719 (Toronto: 416-924-3240, Vancouver: 604-683-3430) and register with a credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express).
Online Registration To complete your online registration, please select a course from our locations and dates page at http://www.oxfordseminars.ca/LSAT/lsat_dates.php and follow the online registration process.
Fax Print and fill out the registration form included in this information package. Fax the completed form to 1-800-955-9950.
Mail Print and fill out the registration form included in this information package. Mail your registration form to:
Oxford Seminars Oxford Seminars 131 Bloor Street West, Suite 200-390 OR 1027 Davie Street, Suite 900 Toronto, ON Vancouver, BC M5S 1R8 V6E 4L2
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Student Information (*REQUIRED FIELDS) * First/Given Name
* Last/Family Name
* Street Address – Line 1
Street Address – Line 2
* City
* Province * Postal Code
* Phone Number (Area code + number)
- - * Email Address
About the Courses All LSAT courses take place 6:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, and 6:00pm - 10:00pm Thursdays. The Thursday evening classes are optional sessions, free for all registered students, where full-length practice LSAT exams are administered with actual test conditions carefully reproduced. These sessions provide students with an excellent opportunity to practise the techniques learned during the weekend course. Course locations & dates are subject to change. Please be advised that courses must obtain a minimum number of registrants in order to proceed.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy We will refund your full tuition if you withdraw from the course at least two weeks in advance. We will refund your full tuition if the course for which you want to register is full (we will place your name on a waiting list). We will retain the $95 deposit if you withdraw from, or change any course you are registered in, less than two weeks in advance.
Contact Us Telephone Call our offices toll free at 1-800-269-6719 (Toronto: 416-924-3240, Vancouverl: 604-683-3430). Fax Print and fill out this registration form. Fax the completed form to 1-800-955-9950. Mail Print and fill out this registration form. Mail the completed form to: Oxford Seminars Oxford Seminars 131 Bloor Street West, Suite 200-390 OR 1027 Davie Street, Suite 900 Toronto, ON Vancouver, BC M5S 1R8 V6E 4L2
LSAT Test Preparation Course
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COURSE LOCATION TAX 30-Hour LSAT 48-Hour
LSAT Alberta + GST o 624.75 o 887.25
British Columbia + GST o 624.75 o 887.25
Manitoba + GST o 624.75 o 887.25
New Brunswick + HST o 672.35 o 954.85
Newfoundland & Labrador + HST o 672.35 o 954.85
Nova Scotia + HST o 684.25 o 971.75
Ontario + HST o 672.35 o 954.85
Quebec + GST o 624.75 o 887.25
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o Early Registration Discount applies: Save $50 when you register and pay in full 28 days or more before the course start date.
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Early Registration Discount – Save $50 off the course price if you register with full payment at least 28 days prior to the first day of any course. Learn with a Friend Discount – Get a friend to register in the same course as you and you will each receive an additional $30 off the course price. All students must register before the course start date. For complete details and to take advantage of this offer, call our offices toll free at 1-800-269-6719.
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Law School Profiles
Dalhousie University Lakehead University McGill University Queen’s University Thompson Rivers University University of British Columbia University of Calgary University of Manitoba University of New Brunswick University of Ottawa University of Saskatchewan University of Toronto University of Victoria University of Western Ontario University of Windsor York University
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Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law - Weldon Law Building
6061 University Avenue P.O. Box 15000
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Telephone: (902) 494-2068 | Fax: (902) 494-1316
law.dal.ca | Email: [email protected] Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs written in June will not be considered for positions in the class starting in September of that year. • Undergraduate degree from an accredited
institution • Applicants applying without a degree must
have a minimum of three years post–secondary study leading to a degree after junior matriculation or two years of study towards a degree after senior matriculation
• Application deadline – February 28 or November 30 for early consideration and scholarship consideration
• Highest LSAT scores used • Supporting documents – official
transcripts sealed and signed by educational institution and two letters of reference
• Interviews may be required • Application fee – $70 • Rolling admission • Other admission categories: special
status applicants, mature applicants, Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq applicants, and native applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score – 160 • Number of applicants – 1,300+
• Average GPA – 3.7 • First-year enrollment – 170
Strengths and Special Programs • Marine and Environmental Law • Business Law and Legal Aid clinical experience • Exchanges to Quebec, Singapore, US, Australia,
and Europe • Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq (IB&M) Initiative • Health Law exchange program with Loyola
University in Chicago
• Health Law and Policy Program • Constitutional and Public Law • Law and Technology Institute • Combined degrees – LL.B/MBA; LL.B/MP; LL.B/MLIS;
and LL.B/MHSA • The Vrije University Amsterdam Exchange Program
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $18,694.36 • Additional textbook and course material expenses – $1,350
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Lakehead University Bora Laskin Faculty of Law - PACI Building
955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Telephone: (807) 343-8116
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/law | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria • Application deadline - November 1 • First round of offers is sent in January, then rolling admission until class is full • No minimum LSAT score required • Highest LSAT score is used • Applicants must take the LSAT no later than February 2018 • Minimum 3 years of full-time undergraduate study from a recognized university • Academic standing of B+/75% with an A-/80% average in final two years • Supporting documents - two letters of reference; one academic, on non-academic, personal statement • Application fee – $100 • Transcript fee – $12 • Other admission categories: mature applicants, aboriginal applicants, access applicants • February is the cut off for LSAT for September admission
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Number of applicants – 1,000 • First-year enrollment – 79
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated Full-Time Tuition – $18,723.27 • Additional Textbook and course materials expenses – $600-$1,000 • Scholarships available • Financial aid available
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McGill University Faculty of Law – New Chancellor Day Hall
Undergraduate Admissions Office 3644 Peel Street
Montreal, QC H3A 1W9 Telephone: (514) 398-6602 | Fax: (514) 398-8453
www.mcgill.ca/law | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria McGill University uses a “transsystemic” approach to accepting students into the law program. The LSAT is not required but will be considered if written. • A minimum of two years of university studies
(60 credits), or a diploma of collegial studies DCS from CEGEP
• Application deadline – November 1 • Multiple LSAT scores are averaged • LSAT not required but must be disclosed if
written • Applicants are expected to read text in both
English and French
• Supporting documents – personal statement, two letters of reference, two official transcripts, two recent passport–sized photos, and a resume
• Application fee – $107.50 • November and December LSAT tests will be
considered for final evaluations • Other admission categories: mature
applicants, exchange students, advanced standing, CEGEP, and Quebec French Baccalaureate
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment The following table summarizes the applicant profile for McGill University’s law program:
LSAT Percentile Average
GPA 0 – 39 40 – 59 60 – 74 75 – 99
A+ Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Likely
A Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Likely
A- Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Likely
B+ Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Possible Acceptance
Possible
B Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely
B- Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely Acceptance
Unlikely
The above table was obtained from the Law School Admission Council. • Average LSAT score – 162 • Number of applicants – 1,271
• Median GPA – 85% • First-year enrollment – 185
Strengths and Special Programs • Integrated B.C.L and LL.B with options of
Advanced Undergraduate Studies such as Minors Program, Majors Program and Honours Program, and Legal Methodology Program
• Institute of Air and Space Law • Continuing Legal Education (CLE) • Joint degree options: MBA/Law and Law MSW
• International Academy of Comparative Law • Centre for Medicine • Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism • Paul-Andre Crepeau Centre for Private and Comparative Law • Centre for Intellectual Property Policy • International Exchanges • Ethics and Law
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated tuition and fees – $5975.97 (Quebec students), $13,493.67 (Non-Quebec Canadian students),
$27,691.30 (International students) • Additional textbook and course material expenses – $1,000
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Queen's University Faculty of Law - Macdonald Hall
128 Union Street Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Telephone: (613) 533-2220 | Fax: (613) 533-6611 law.queensu.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs must have been written in past 5 years. • A minimum of three years at a recognized
university; a four-year degree is strongly preferred • Application deadline – November 1 • Highest LSAT score used for admission decision • OLSAS application service fee – $200 • Queen’s University application fee – $100 • Applications are considered holistically, with
multiple factors taken into account in addition to grades and LSAT results.
• Supporting documents – autobiographical sketch, three reference letters, personal statement, and academic transcripts
• Consideration is given to trends, exceptional grades, and explanatory material submitted
• February LSAT scores will be the last accepted for September admission
• Rolling admissions • Other admission categories: access applicants,
mature, disadvantaged, disabled, and Aboriginal applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score – 161 • Number of applicants – 2,300-2,400 • Average age – 23
• Average GPA (cumulative undergraduate average) – 3.75 • First–year enrollment – 200
Strengths and Special Programs • Clinical Correctional Law • Family Law • Prison Law • Elder Law • Participation in Legal Aid • International Law Spring Program • Exchange programs in Africa, Asia,
Australia, Europe, and the Middle East
• International Law Certificate Program • Combined J.D. programs – J.D./Master of Business
Administration, Master of Arts (Economics)/J.D., Master of Industrial Relations/J.D., Master of Public Administration/J.D., Common/Civil Law Joint Degree Program
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $19,246.22 • Additional textbook expenses – $1,850
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Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law
900 McGill Road Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8
Telephone: (250) 852-7847 http://www.tru.ca/law.html | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria • Undergraduate degree or a minimum of three years towards a degree from an accredited institution. • Application deadline - November 1 • Last LSAT accepted for September term - February • Highest LSAT score used • Rolling Admission • Supporting documents official transcripts, statement of interest, 3 letters of reference (2 academic, one non-
academic) • Application fee – $110.40 • Other admission categories: Aboriginal, and special consideration
Strengths and Special Programs • J.D. and J.D./ MBA • Asian Legal Studies and MAPPS Program • Environmental and Natural Resources Law • National Centre for Business Law • First Nations Legal Studies Program • Exchanges in Canada, United States, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South Africa • Program on Alternative Dispute Resolution • Constitutional Law and Human Rights • Competitive Mooting Program • Feminist Legal Studies
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $18,548.22 • Additional Student Fees – $821.33 (Fall term) $573.33 (Winter term) • Additional cost of textbooks – $2,000 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid are available
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University of British Columbia Peter A. Allard School of Law
1822 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Telephone: (604) 822-6303 | Fax: (604 822-8108 www.allard.ubc.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). • Undergraduate degree or a minimum of three years (90
credits) towards a degree from an accredited institution • Application deadline – December 1 • Final official transcripts deadline – January 31 • Highest LSAT score used • The LSAT and GPA are weighed equally
• Supporting documents – personal statement, transcripts
• Application fee – $88.00 • Other admission categories: discretionary,
Indigenous, and transfer and advanced standing
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment The LSAT and GPA are weighed evenly; therefore, applications will be more competitive with a high LSAT and GPA score. Applicants with high GPA scores and low LSAT scores or high LSAT scores and low GPA scores are still competitive applicants. However, having strong scores for both the GPA and LSAT will ensure an applicant’s acceptance into law school. • Average LSAT score – 166 • Number of applicants – 1,664
• Average GPA – 3.8 (83%) • First-year enrollment – 180
Strengths and Special Programs • J.D. and J.D./MBA • Asian Legal Studies and MAPPS
Program • Environmental and Natural
Resources Law • National Centre for Business Law • Aboriginal Legal Studies Program
• Exchanges in Canada, the United States, Asia, Europe, Australia, and South Africa
• Program on Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Constitutional Law and Human Rights • Competitive Mooting Program • Feminist Legal Studies
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $12,148.80 (Canadian Students), $33,537.28 (International Students) • Additional student fees – $880 • Additional cost of textbooks – $1,600 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid are available
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University of Calgary Faculty of Law
2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Telephone: (403) 220-4155 | Fax: (403) 220-5110 www.law.ucalgary.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs must be written in last 5 years.
• A minimum of two years of post-secondary study leading to a degree
• Courses to be considered must be completed prior to December 31 in the year the application is made
• Application deadline – November 1 • Supporting documentation deadline – March 1 • Multiple LSAT scores averaged • No formal weighing of criteria. GPA, LSAT, maturity,
communication skills, extra-curricular activities, work experience, and community involvement are all considered
• Supporting documents – official transcripts sealed and signed by educational institution, statement of interest, two letters of reference
• Application fee – $125, $145 for international applicants
• LSAT must be written no later than December in the year the application is made
• Other admission categories: transfer students, letter of permission, and Aboriginal applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score – 162 • Average LSAT percentile – 81st percentile • Number of applicants – 1,174
• Average age – 26 • Average GPA – 3.63 • First-year enrollment – 122
• Student to teacher ratio 14:1
Strengths and Special Programs • MBA/LL.B • Natural Resources • Energy and Environmental Law (NREEL)
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $10,604.48 - $12,314.88 (Canadian Students), $35,245.14 –
40,929.84 (International Students) • Additional textbook and course materials expenses – $1,900 • Minority scholarships and financial aid available
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University of Manitoba Faculty of Law - Robson Hall
224 Dysart Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
Telephone: (204) 474-6130 | Fax: (204) 474-7580 law.robsonhall.ca/ | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs written before June 2013 are not accepted. • A minimum of two years of post–secondary
study leading to a degree • Application deadline – November 1 • Highest LSAT score used • LSAT and GPA are weighed 50/50 • Application fee – $90 for Domestic Applicants;
$120 for International Applicants • December LSAT tests will be considered for final
evaluations
• Supporting documents – official transcripts and completed application form, personal statement
• LSAT tests on or before December will be considered for an early offer
• Other admission categories: Aboriginal applicants, mature applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment The following table summarizes the applicant pool profile for the Index Score Category only for the University of Manitoba’s law program for the 2017-2018 school year.
LSAT Score 151-154 155-159 160-164 165-169 170-180
AGPA Applied Offers Applied Offers Applied Offers Applied Offers Applied Offers 4.00-4.50 32 8 63 61 35 35 5 5 3 3 3.75-3.99 45 0 52 31 46 46 6 6 0 0 3.50-3.74 38 0 35 3 26 20 10 8 1 1 3.25-3.49 20 0 9 0 9 3 6 4 1 1 2.00-3.24 29 0 5 0 5 0 2 1 1 1
The above table was obtained from: http://law.robsonhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web-stats-201790-1.pdf
• Average LSAT score – 161 • Number of Applicants – 665
• Average GPA (4.50 scale) – 3.92 • First-year enrollment – 106
Strengths and Special Programs • Practical Focus • Clinical, Criminal, Family, Administrative Law,
and Advocacy Programs • Experience Available at Legal Aid Manitoba • Human Rights
• Small Business Law Clinic • Legal History Project • Flexible Half-Time program • Legal Research Institute • Aboriginal Law and Study
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $11,327 • Additional textbook and course material expenses – $1,000 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law - Law Admissions Office
41 Dineen Drive P.O. Box 44271
Fredericton, NB E3B 6C2 Telephone: (506) 453-4693 | Fax: (506) 458-7722
www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/ | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSAT scores on a 120-180 scale are required. • A degree from a recognized Canadian
university, or a degree from an acceptable non-Canadian university, three years (or equivalent) full–time academic study at a recognized Canadian university, or experience, maturity, and outstanding qualities
• Application deadline – March 1 • Highest LSAT score used • Early application strongly recommended
• Application fee – $125 • Supporting documents – personal
statement, resume, and academic transcripts
• Applicants must take the LSAT no later than February of the year in which they apply for admission
• Rolling admission • Other admission categories:
discretionary and Aboriginal
Applicants are initially selected using an admission index, which is calculated using 40 percent of the applicant’s LSAT and 60 percent of the applicant’s GPA. The following table illustrates applicants' marks converted to their equivalent GPA.
University of New Brunswick’s Admissions Index
Letter Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F
Grade Point (4.3
scale) 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.0 The above table was obtained from http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/_resources/pdfs/admissionsguide.pdf Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score – 158 (students with an
LSAT score below 150 are unlikely to be admitted)
• Number of applicants – 715
• Average GPA (4.3 scale) – 3.7 • First-year enrollment – 92
Strengths and Special Programs • Strong core curriculum • Centre for Property Studies
• Joint J.D./MBA program • Admission with advanced standing to the J.D.
program for candidates who have completed a minimum of four academic terms towards a common law degree from a non–Canadian law school
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $10,576 • Additional textbook and course material expenses – $858 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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University of Ottawa Faculty of Law - Fauteux Hall
57 Louis Pasteur Street Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Telephone: (613) 562-5800 ext. 3270 | Fax: (613) 562-5124 www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs written before June 2013 are not accepted. • A minimum of three years at a recognized
university; a four-year degree is strongly preferred • Application deadline – November 1 • Application for French program –February 1 • LSAT not required for French program • Highest LSAT score used • Supporting documents – personal statement,
resume, 2 reference letters, and academic transcripts
• OLSAS application service fee – $200
• University of Ottawa application fee – $90 • Consideration given to applicants with extra–
curricular activities, community work, unique linguistic or cultural factors, personal challenges, etc.
• Rolling admission • Other admission categories: special
circumstances applicants, mature applicants, Aboriginal applicants, and access applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • The school does not set a minimum
LSAT score required of applicants. The weight given to the LSAT will vary according to the other elements in each applicant’s file
• Average GPA – (A- or 82%) • First-year enrollment – 310 in the English
program, 80 in the French program • Number of applicants – 2,600 for the
English program, 150 for the French program
Strengths and Special Programs • J.D. (in English or French) and J.D. (in
French), and J.D. National Program • Human Rights Research and Education
Centre • Joint J.D. programs – LLL/MBA, J.D./MA,
J.D./BCom., LLL/BSocSc
• Federal Tribunals Practice • Legal Drafting • Foreign Affairs and International Trade • Concentrations in Business Law, Human
Rights Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, International Law, Labour Law, Technology Law
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $19,002.51-$19,354.97 (Canadian Students for Canadian Common
Law program); $48,958.25-$49,412.58 (Non-exempt International Students for Canadian Common Law program)
• Additional textbook and course material expenses – $1,200 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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University of Saskatchewan College of Law
15 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A6
Telephone: (306) 966-5869 | Fax: (306) 966-5900 usask.ca/law | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs written before June 2013 are not accepted. • A minimum of two years of study (60 credits) at university
or equivalent • Applications are accepted beginning October 15 • Application deadline – February 1 • Highest LSAT score used • Admission is determined based on merit, taking into
account your academic record, your Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score, and any special circumstances.
• Supporting documents – official academic transcripts from all academic institutes attended and a personal statement
• Application fee – $125 • Slight preference given to Saskatchewan
residents and residents of provinces and territories that do not have a law school
• February LSAT scores will be the last accepted for September admission
• Other admission categories: special applicants and Aboriginal applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score – 158 • Number of applicants – 983
• Average GPA – 3.34 • First-year enrollment – 127
Strengths and Special Programs • Campus Legal Services Clinic • Native Law Centre • Chair on Human Rights
• International Exchange • Joint J.D. programs – BComm/J.D.,
BBA/J.D., MBA/J.D., BA/J.D., BSc/J.D., 4-year BA/J.D.
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $13,003 • Additional textbook and course material expenses – $2,835
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University of Toronto Faculty of Law
78 Queen's Park Toronto, ON M5S 2C5
Telephone: 416-978-3716 | Fax: 416-978-7899 www.law.utoronto.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score, Grade Point Average (GPA) and personal essays. Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs written before June 2013 are not accepted for entry in 2018. • A minimum of three full years of academic study
towards a degree from a recognized university or equivalent Almost all first-year applicants accepted have a four-year university degree)
• All courses must be completed no later than the end of May in the year of entry
• Application deadline – November 1 • Highest LSAT score used
• Supporting documents – official academic transcripts and personal statement
• OLSAS application service fee – $200 • University of Toronto application fee – $100 • February LSAT scores will be the last accepted
for September admission • Other admission categories: mature applicants,
Aboriginal applicants, and half-time applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment The following table summarizes the applicant profile for the University of Toronto's law program:
LSAT Percentile Average GPA 75 – 84 85 – 90 91 – 99
A+ Acceptance Possible Acceptance Likely Acceptance Likely A Acceptance Possible Acceptance Likely Acceptance Likely A- Acceptance Unlikely Acceptance Possible Acceptance Possible/Likely B+ Acceptance Unlikely Acceptance Unlikely Acceptance Unlikely
The above table was obtained from the Law School Admission Council. • Average LSAT score – 166 • Number of applicants – 2,199
• Average GPA – 3.8 on a 4.0 scale • First-year enrollment – 208
Strengths and Special Programs • International Human Rights Clinic • Distinguished Visiting Professors Program • International Exchanges • Public Interest Advocacy • Centre for Innovation Law and Policy • Pro Bono Activities • Work Abroad Programs
• Legal Aid Clinic • Combined degree programs in
Business, Criminology, Economics, English, European and Russian Affairs, Global Affairs, Information Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Policy, Social work
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees (first year) – $36,440.36 • Books and Supplies - $1,100 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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University of Victoria Faculty of Law - Murray and Anne Fraser Building
McGill Road at Ring Road Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
Telephone: (250) 721-8151 | Fax:(250) 721-6390 www.uvic.ca/law | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). Personal statements may also be used in the admissions process. LSATs must be written within 5 years prior to admission. • University degree or minimum three years
of undergraduate study • Application deadline – January 15 • Highest LSAT score used • GPA is weighted 50 % and LSAT score is
weighted 50%
• Supporting documents – Official academic transcripts, completed application form, personal statement
• Application fee – $93.75 • February LSAT scores will be the last accepted for
September admission • Other admission categories: Discretionary, Indigenous,
Double Degree
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score – 91st percentile • Number of applicants – 1,000
• Average GPA – 3.85 • First-year enrollment – 125
Strengths and Special Programs • Co-op Law Program • International Exchanges available in
Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, and Singapore
• J.D./MBA, J.D./MPA, J.D./BCL • Clinical Term Program • Indigenous Law • Environmental Law
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $9,581.30 plus additional fees are approximately $1,110.70 • Additional textbook and course material expenses – $1,500/year • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law - The Josephine Spencer Niblett Building
1151 Richmond Street London, ON N6A 3K7
Telephone: (519) 661-3346 | Fax: (519) 661-3790 www.law.uwo.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs written 5 years prior to admission will not be accepted • A minimum of three years of undergraduate
studies; four-year honours degree preferred
• Application deadline – November 1 • All LSAT scores will be reviewed, but only
the highest will be used for admissions purposes
• Minimum LSAT score considered: 160 • Minimum GPA considered: 3.7 • Competitive average GPA for last two years
of study: 3.7
• Supporting documents – official academic transcripts and personal statement, autobiographical sketch, two reference letters (at least 1 academic)
• OLSAS application service fee – $200 • Western's application fee – $100 • Employment history, extra–curricular activities, and
references required • Rolling admission • Other admission categories: Access applicants, Aboriginal
applicants, Canadian Forces Access, and mature applicants
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment The following table summarizes the applicant profile for the University of Western Ontario's first-year law program:
University of Western Ontario 's Applicant Profile
Registered Applicants Average Age Average GPA Average LSAT
176 24 3.7 162
The above table was obtained from the Law School Admission Council. • Average LSAT score – 162 • Number of applicants – 2,200
• Average GPA – 3.7 (A- or 80%) • First-year enrollment – 176
Strengths and Special Programs • Areas of concentration in Business,
Intellectual Property, Criminology, Information and Technology, and Taxation, Government and public administration, International Law, Litigation
• Concurrent programs • Extended-time LL.B program
• Sport Solution, assistance to amateur athletes • Diplôme de Français Juridique • Exchanges with Laval University, Quebec, Schools in the U.S.,
Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Southeast Asia • J.D./MBA, HBA/J.D. • International Law Internship Program
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $22,785 • Estimated supplemental fees – $1,400 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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University of Windsor Faculty of Law
401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Telephone: (519) 253-3000 ext. 2925 | Fax:(519) 973-7064 www.uwindsor.ca/law | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The objective of the admission policy is to select those students who will excel in the study of law and who have the potential to contribute creatively and meaningfully to the law school and the community. The majority of applicants are considered by the Admission Committee in the framework of the following criteria: • University Program • Application deadline (J.D.) – November 1 • Application deadline (Joint Canadian and American Dual
J.D. program) – April 15 • Canadian & American Dual J.D. program requires the
completion of an undergraduate degree by the beginning of August in the year of entry.
• Law School Admission Test Scores* *LSAT scores written more than five years prior to the academic year of application will not be considered. The highest LSAT score will be considered. For the J.D., MSW/J.D. and MBA/J.D., December of the year of application is the last score considered. For the Canadian & American Dual J.D. program, the February LSAT will be considered.
• OLSAS application service fee – $200 • University of Windsor application fee – $90 • Rolling admission • Personal profile (in on-line application) • All official transcripts • Two letters of reference • Other admission categories: advanced standing
applicants, Aboriginal applicants, and visiting student applicants
• Work experience, community involvement, personal accomplishments, career objectives, and personal considerations are also considered
The University of Windsor's Applicant Evaluation: • OUAC/OLSAS application • University of Windsor personal profile • All official transcripts • Two letters of reference (one academic and one non-academic) • J.D. or J.D./J.D. application form for applicants applying to this program
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment • Average LSAT score– 155 • Number of applicants– 1903 (J.D.) and 487
(J.D./J.D.)
• Average GPA – 3.12 • First-Year Enrollment – 160 (J.D.) and 85 (J.D./J.D.) • The academic performance is based on awards and prizes,
the content, and level of degree(s) or diploma(s) completed
Strengths and Special Programs • J.D., Canadian & American Dual J.D. Program, MSW/J.D.
Program, MBA/J.D. Program, LL.M/LL.B Program (Full-time, 3 years)
• Half-time program available for J.D. Program • Social Justice Fellowship Program • Community Legal Aid (CLA) • Clinical Practice and Law program
• Intellectual Property Law Institute (IPLI) • Northwest Territories Clerkship program • Environmental Law Clinic • Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Clinic • Transnational Law and Justice
Internships • Legal Assistance of Windsor
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees – $17,693 for the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, and $23,173 USD
for the University of Detroit Mercy Law School • Estimated textbook expenses – $2,000 per year. Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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York University Osgoode Hall Law School - Ignat Kaneff Building
4700 Keele Street Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
Telephone: (416) 736-5712 www.osgoode.yorku.ca | Email: [email protected]
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria The Admissions Committee assesses applicants in accordance with Osgoode’s holistic admissions policy. The Committee considers strength in LSAT scores, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), varied life/non-academic experiences and achievements, sustained social and intellectual engagement, overcoming adversity and written and oral communication. Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. Only LSATs written during the last five years will be accepted. • Min three years (90 credits) of undergraduate
studies from a recognized university • Applicants with less than three years of university
study may apply if, as of September of the year of admission, they are at least 26 years of age and have minimum 5 years non-academic experience.
• Application deadline – November 1 • Applications available in August
• OLSAS application service fee – $200 • York University application fee – $90 • Rolling admission • Other admission categories: Indigenous applicants • Highest LSAT score used • Supporting documents – official academic transcripts,
personal statement, two letters of reference (at least one academic advised)
Regular Applicant Profile and Enrollment The following table summarizes the applicant profile for York University's first-year law program:
LSAT Percentile Average GPA 75 – 84 85 – 90 91 – 99
A+ Acceptance Likely Acceptance Likely Acceptance Likely A Acceptance Possible Acceptance Likely Acceptance Likely A- Acceptance Possible Acceptance Likely Acceptance Likely
B+ (high) Acceptance Possible Acceptance Possible Acceptance Likely B+ (low) Acceptance Unlikely Acceptance Possible Acceptance Possible
The above table was obtained from the Law School Admission Council. • Average LSAT score – 82nd percentile • Number of applicants – 2,577
• Average GPA – 3.67 • First-year enrollment for regular category – 290
Strengths and Special Programs • Largest Common Law School in Canada • International, Comparative, and Transnational Law • Labour, Employment and Tax Law • Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Administration of
Justice • Aboriginal Lands, Resources, and Governments, Anti-
Discrimination, Community Legal Aid Services Program, Criminal Law, Disability Law, Immigration and Refugee Law, Intellectual Property Law and Technology, and Poverty Law
• On-site legal aid clinic • Centre for Public Law and Public Policy
• 4 joint programs: J.D./MBA, J.D./Master of Environmental Studies, J.D./Master of Arts in Philosophy, and J.D./Bachelor of Civil Law (with Universite de Montreal)
• Institute for Feminist Legal Studies • Active Student Government (Legal & Literary
Society and Student Caucus) and many other clubs and organizations
• On-site research centers and institutes. • International Exchanges • Centre for Refugee Studies • Mooting and Osgoode Hall Law Journal • Combined degrees with NYU (J.D./LL.B)
Tuition and Expenses • Estimated full-time tuition and fees - $26,245.78 additional ancillary fee of approximately $977.42 • Estimated textbook expenses – $900 • Scholarships, bursaries, and financial aid available
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