Law School |
Total Applicants |
First Year Enrolment |
Average LSAT |
Average GPA |
Tuition | Application Deadline |
Application Fee |
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Dal | 1,300+ | 170 | 160-164 | 3.7 | $17,457 | Feb 28 | $70 | |
Lakehead U | Not Available | 65 | No minimum | 80% | $17,967.06 | Nov 1 | $115 | |
McGill U | 1,300-15,000 | 183 | 164 | 3.8 | $11,186.66 | November 1 | $122.52 | |
Queen's U | 2,700 | 200 | 160 | 3.7 | $18,287.66 | Nov 1 | $100** | |
TRU | 800+ | 124 | 160 | No Minimum | $20,887.92 | Feb 10 | $121.86 | |
UAlberta / | 1,200 | 142 | 164 | 3.7 | $15,094.84 | Dec 1 | $125 | |
UBC | 1,500+ | 200 | 166 | 83% | $13,412.16 | Dec 1 | $95.00 | |
U of C | 1,186 | 130 | 161 | 3.66 | $12,571.80 | Dec 1 | $125 | |
UM | 665 | 106 | 161 | 3.92 | $5,400 | Dec 1 | $100 | |
UNB | 715 | 92 | 159 | 3.8 | $14,130 | Mar 1 | $125 | |
uOttawa | 2,600 | 280 | 158 | 80% | $9,224.07 | Nov 1 | $100** | |
USask | 900-1250 | 126 | 159 | 3.7 | $16,278 | Feb 1 | $125 | |
U of T | 2,000+ | 213 | 165 | 3.81 | $33,040.00 | Nov 1 | $115** | |
UVic | 1,000 | 95 | 164 | 3.81 | $10,579 | Jan 15 | $101.75 | |
UWO | 2,600 - 2,800 | 185 | 163 | 3.7 | $20,151 | Nov 1 | $100** | |
UWindsor | 1,800-2,200 | 175 | 155 | 3.12 | $17,556.30 | Nov 1 | $100** | |
York U | 2,735 | 290 | 161 | 3.69 | $24,802.26 | Nov 1 | $100** |
* The cost of tuition for McGill University is based on the student's residency. Quebec and International resident tuitions are listed on the McGill University profile.
** The law school application fee for this school is $100 plus the OLSAS Application service fee of $200
*** Average is the Median CGPA
(E) refers to the English LL.B program offered at the University of Ottawa
(F) refers to the French LL.B program offered at the University of Ottawa
Dalhousie University |
Schulich School of Law |
T: 902-494-2068 E: law.admissions@dal.ca |
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. Will only accept LSAT scores within the last five years.
Regular Applicants |
-Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution - Supporting documents – official transcripts, personal statement, resume, and two letters of reference |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition and Fees |
$21,525.21 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,350 |
Application Fee |
$70 |
- Extensive need-based and merit scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
160-164 |
Number of Applicants | 1,300+ |
Average GPA |
3.7 |
First-year enrolment |
170 |
Strengths and Special Programs
-Specializations and Certificates: Marine and Environmental Law, Health Law and Policy Program, Law and Technology |
- Constitutional and Public Law - Mooting and internship opportunities - Combined degrees – LL.B/MBA; LL.B/MP; LL.B/MLIS; and LL.B/MHSA |
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Lakehead University |
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law |
T: 807-343-8010, ext 7862 E: law@lakeheadu.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
Regular Applicants |
- First round offers are sent in January, the rolling admission until class is full |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$18,054.21 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$600 - $1000 |
Application Fee |
$115 |
- Scholarships available |
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McGill University |
Faculty of Law |
T: 514-398-6602 E: admissions.law@mcgill.ca |
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.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of two years of university studies (60 credits) or a diploma of collegial studies DCS from CEGEP |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
- Quebec Students: $5,253.56 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1000 |
Application Fee |
$122.52 |
- Scholarships, bursaries, and Financial aid available. |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
164 |
Number of applicants | 1,300-1,500 |
First-year enrolment |
183 |
Class average GPA |
3.8 on a 4.0 scale |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Integrated Bachelor of Civil Law and JD combined program, with a bilingual approach so that you graduate with fluency in English or French, and passive bilingualism in the other - BCL/JD program has the option to complete a Major, Minor, or Honours program as well |
-Master of Business Administration (MBA) with integrated Bachelor of Civil Law/Juris Doctor (BCL/JD) -Master of Social Work (MSW) with integrated Bachelor of Civil Law/Bachelor of Laws (BCL/JD) - Competitive mooting, clerkships, exchanges, clinics, and internships are also available |
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Queen’s University |
Faculty of Law |
T: 613-533-6000 ext 71683 E: JD@queensu.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based primarily 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 the past five years.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of three years at a recognized university; a four-year degree is strongly preferred |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$18,287.66 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
Additional Textbook Expenses | $1,199.91 |
- Financial aid available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
160 |
Number of applicants in 2015 | 2,700 |
First-year class size | 208 |
Average GPA |
3.7 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Research Initiatives include: the Centre for Law in Contemporory Workplace, Conflict Analytics, Feminist Legal Studies, Political and Legal Thought, Surveillance Studies |
- Moot Court Programs |
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Thompson Rivers University |
Faculty of Law |
T: 250-852-7847 E: lawadmissions@tru.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
Regular Applicants |
- Undergraduate degree or a minimum of three years towards a degree from an accredited institution |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$20,887.92/year plus $1,277.32 in fees |
Textbook and Course Materials |
Not Available |
Application Fee |
$121.86 |
- Financial aid available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
160 |
Average GPA |
No Minimum GPA requirement |
First-year enrolment |
124 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- J.D. and J.D./MBA - Competitive Mooting Program - Field Visits to Ckuncwentn First Nation court and Criminal court |
- Exchanges with leading law schools in Europe, with partnerships being negotiated in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand - International partners: European Business School, Masaryk University, Université Catholique de Lyon, Westfalische Wilhelms-Universitat Munster, University of Wroclaw - Poland,
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University of Alberta
Law Centre, 111-89 Ave. NW, Room 128
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H5
Telephone: (780) 492-3122 Fax: (780) 492-4924
www.lawschool.ualberta.ca | Email: law.recruiter@ualberta.ca
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on a combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs must have been written in the last 5 years.
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Regular Applicant Profile and Enrolment
The following table summarizes the applicant profile for the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law program:
151-152 |
153-154 |
155-156 | 157-158 | 159-160 | 161-162 |
163-164 | 165-166 | 167-168 |
169-170 | 171-175 | Total | |
4.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
3.9 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 44 |
3.8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
3.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 |
3.6 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
3.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
3.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
3.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 4 | 9 | 19 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 165 |
The above table was obtained from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.
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Strengths and Special Programs
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Tuition and Expenses
- Estimated full-time tuition and fees - $18,597.26 (tuition, $15,094.84; books, $1,600; non-instructional fees, $1,902.42)
- Scholarships, program prizes, awards, and bursaries are available
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University of British Columbia |
Peter A. Allard School of Law |
T: 604-822-6303 E: admissions@allard.ubc.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA) and personal statement.
Regular Applicants |
- Undergraduate degree or a minimum of three years (90 credits) towards a degree from an accredited institution |
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$13,412.16 (first year) |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,600 |
Application Fee |
$95.00 |
Ancillary Fees |
$1,300 |
- Financial aid available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
166 |
Average GPA |
83% or 3.8 |
First-year enrolment |
200 |
Strengths and Special Programs
-Clinical and Externship Programs: Business Law Clinic, Corporate Counsel Externship, Criminal Clinic, Judicial Externship, Indigenous Community Legal Clinic, Innocence Project, International Justice and Human Rights Clinic, Rise Women's Legal Centre, Law Students' Legal Advice Program,
- Concentration in Business Law, Aboriginal Law, Law and Social Justice, and Environmental and Natural Resource Law -Joint programs with the University of Hong Kong and the Melbourne Law School |
- Competive Moot Programs: British Columbia Law Schools Competitive Moot, Canadian Corporate/Securities Law Competition, Canadian Labour Arbitration Competition, Competition Law Moot, Donald G Bowman National Tax Moot, Federal Court Immigration and REfugee Law Moot, Gale Cup Moot Competition, Ian Fletcher International Insolvency Law Moot, Jessup International Moot Competition, Kawaskimhon: The Aboriginal Rights Moot, Laskin Moot, Peter Burns Moot, Western Canada Moot, Sopinka Cup Moot, The Harold G Fox Moot, The Wilson Moot, Vis Arbitration Moot |
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University of Calgary |
Faculty of Law |
T: 403-220-7115 E: law@ucalgary.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSAT's must be written within the last 5 years to be accepted.
Regular Applicants Supporting Documents Deadline: February 15 |
- A minimum of two years of post-secondary study |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$12,571.80 - $15,086.16 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,900 |
Application Fee |
$125 |
Ancillary Fees | $1,096.62 |
- Financial aid available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
161 |
Average LSAT percentile | 82 |
Average GPA |
3.66 |
Number of applicants | 1,186 |
First-year enrolment | 130 |
Average age |
25 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Joint Programs: JD/Master of Public Policy (MPP), JD/MBA, International Energy Lawyers Program (JD/JD) - International Learning Opportunities: London Corporate Law Summer Institute, International Exchange including South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Mexico, and more |
- Clinics annd Experiential Learning: Student Legal Assistance, Public Interest Law Clinic, Business Venture Clinic, Provincial Court Clerkships, Family Law Clinical, Human Rights Clinical, Alberta Utilities Commission Clinical - Mooting and debate programs |
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University of Manitoba |
Faculty of Law |
T: 204-474-6130 E: lawinfo@umanitoba.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs written more than 5 years ago are not accepted.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of two years of post-secondary study leading to a degree |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$12,300 |
Textbooks and Course Materials |
$1,500 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
- Scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
161 |
Average GPA |
3.92/4.5 |
Number of applicants | 600-800 |
First-year enrolment |
106 |
Strengths and Special Programs
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- Clinical learning (Robson Crim), Research (Assistants to Professors) & Editors (Robson Hall’s Scholarly Publications) - Moot courts including: NHL Hockey Moot, Kawaskimhon Moot, Davie Corporate Securities Law Moot |
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University of New Brunswick |
Faculty of Law |
T: 506-453-4693 E: lawadmit@unb.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). Students with an LSAT score below 150 are unlikely to be admitted.
Regular Applicants |
- A degree from a recognized Canadian university; a degree from a non-Canadian university acceptable to UNB Law; in their final year of a four-year degree or, in exceptional circumstances, a minimum of 90 credits of full-time academic study at a recognized Canadian university. - Supporting Documents: personal statement, resume, and official transcripts. - Recommendation Letters are not required for regular applicants, but they are useful when conducting supplementary review and determining eligibility for general scholarships - Applicants must take the LSAT no later than February of the year in which they wish to be admitted - Highest LSAT score used - Other Admission Categories: Discretionary and Indigenous |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$14,130 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,064.50 |
Application Fee |
$125 |
- Financial aid available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
159 |
Average GPA |
3.8 |
First-year enrolment |
92 |
Number of applicants | 715 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Law specializations include Corporate & Commecial Law, Tax Law, and Labour & Employment Law, Property, International Law |
- Mooting, clinical, and internship programs |
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University of Ottawa |
Fauteaux Hall |
T: 613-562-5800 Ext. 3270 E: comlaw@uOttawa.ca |
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 within the past 5 years and above the 70th percentile (157).
Regular Applicants |
- - A minimum of three years at a recognized university |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$8,784.83 (Canadians from Ontario) $9,224.07 (Canadian Students from Outside Ontario) |
Ancilliary Fees |
$2,827.26 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
- Scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average GPA |
80% |
Number of applicants | English Programme: 2,600 French Programme: 150 |
First-year enrolment |
English Programme: 310 |
Strengths and Special Programs
-Programme de Droit Canadien (in French): offered jointly with the Civil Law Section. -JD-BSocSc in Political Science: offered jointly with the Faculty of Social Sciences (in French). -JD-MA in International Affairs: offered jointly with Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. -Canadian-American Dual JD Program: offered jointly with the American University Washington College of Law or the Michigan State University College of Law. -JD-MBA: offered jointly with the Telfer School of Management. -JD-BCom: offered jointly with the Telfer School of Management (in French). |
- Licentiate in Law (LLL, in French) and Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc) in International Development and Globalization, offered jointly with the Faculty of Social Sciences. |
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University of Saskatchewan |
College of Law |
T: 306-966-5892 E: law.admissions@usask.ca |
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 2017 are not accepted.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of two years of study (60 credits) at a university or equivalent |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$16,278 (Canadian applicants) |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$2,500 |
Application Fee |
$125 |
- Scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
159 |
Average GPA |
3.7 |
Number of applicants |
900-1250 |
First-year enrolment | 126 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Campus Legal Services Clinic -Certification in common law in French -Nunavut Law Program |
- Exchange programs - Dispute Resolution - Intensive Clinical Law and CLASSIC |
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University of Toronto |
Faculty of Law |
T: 416-978-0210 E: law.admissions@utoronto.ca |
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 more than 5 years prior to the beginning of study will not valid for application.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of three full years of academic study towards a degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$33,040.00 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,802.77 |
Application Fee |
$115 |
- Scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
165 |
Average GPA |
3.81 |
Number of applicants | 2,000+ |
First-year enrolment |
213 |
- Almost all first-year applicants accepted have a four-year university degree - Approximately five applicants per year are accepted without a four-year university degree |
Strengths and Special Programs
- International Human Rights Clinic -Clinical education programs: Downtown Legal Services, David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, International Human Rights Program, Investor Protection Clinic |
- Combined degree programs: JD/MBA, JD/MA (in Criminology, Economics, English, or European and Russian Affairs), JD/ MGA, JD/PHD (in Economics, Philosophy, Political Science), JD/MPP, JD/MSW, JD/MGA, |
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University of Victoria |
Faculty of Law |
T: 250-721-8150 E: lclerk2@uvic.ca |
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 admission process. LSATs must be written within 5 years prior to admission.
Regular Applicants |
- University degree or minimum three years of undergraduate study |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$10,579 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,418 |
Application Fee |
$101.75 |
- Scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
164 |
Average GPA |
3.81 |
Number of applicants | 1,000 |
First-year enrolment |
95 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Co-Op Law Program |
- Environmental Law - Business Law Clinic, Environmental Law Clinic, Law Centre Clinic, Criminal law term |
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University of Western Ontario |
Faculty of Law |
T: 519-661-3346 E: lawapp@uwo.ca |
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). Applicants applying in Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs written 5 years prior to admission will not be accepted.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of three years of undergraduate studies; four-year honours degree preferred |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$20,151 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,671.53 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
- Scholarships available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
161 |
Average GPA |
3.7 |
Number of applicants | 2,174 |
First-year enrolment |
190 |
Strengths and Special Programs
- Clinical learning opportunities in criminal law, litigation, family law, business law, sports law, and intellectual property.
- Curricular streams: Business, Criminal, Government and Public Administration, Intellectual Property, Information & Technology, International Law, Labour, Employment & Social Justice, Litigation, Universal or Specialty Practice - Reserach groups: Canada/US law institute, Law and feminism research group, legal history research institute, legal philosophy research group, public and private international law research group, public law research group, tort law research group |
- Global Sustainability Certificate |
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University of Windsor |
Faculty of Law |
T: 519-253-3000 ext. 2925 E: lawadmit@uwindsor.ca |
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:
Regular Applicants |
- Academic Performance |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated full-time tuition and fees for JD |
$17,556.30 |
Estimated textbook expenses |
$1,868.92 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
- Rolling Admission |
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Current Applicant Profile
Applicants received per year |
1,800-2,200 (JD) and 700 (JD/JD) |
First-year enrolment |
175 (JD) and 85 (JD/JD) |
Applicants are considered based on 7 admission criteria, viewed through an holistic lens |
Strengths and Special Programs
- JD, Canadian & American Dual JD Program, MSW/JD Program, MBA/JD Program, LLM/LLB - Cities and climate action forum - Advocacy and mooting program |
- Community Legal Aid - Pro bono students canada |
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York University |
Osgoode Hall Law School |
T: 416-736-5712 E: admissions@osgoode.yorku.ca |
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.
Regular Applicants |
- A minimum of three years (90 credits) of undergraduate studies from a recognized university is required |
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition |
$24,802.26 |
Textbook and Course Materials |
$1,114.24 |
Application Fee |
$100 (plus OLSAS application fee of $200) |
- Financial Aid Available |
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Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score |
161 |
Median CGPA |
3.69 |
Number of applicants | 2,735 |
First-year enrolment |
290 |
Strengths and Special Programs
-Clinical Programs - Mooting and Lawyering Skills - Praxicum - Anishinaabe Law Camp - Summer Internships - Pro Bono Students Canada - Career Development Office |
- 4 Joint programs: JD/Master of Business Administration, JD/Master of Environmental Studies, JD/Master of Arts in Philosophy, and JD/Bachelor of Civil Law (with Universite de Montreal) - Research in Law & Society, Indigenous Law, Private Law, Public Law, Land & Environmental Law, Legal Profession, Regulation of Capital, AI and Technology - Research Centre's and Institutes: Canadian Forum on Civil Justice, Intellectual Property Law & Technology Program, Institute for Feminist Legal Studies, Jack & Mae Nathanson Centre on Transnational Human Rights, Crime, and Security, Jay and Barbara Hennich Centre for Business Law, Winkler Institute for Dispute Resolution |
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