Canadian & American Dual Juris Doctor (JD)

Admissions Policy: No one single factor is solely determinative of admission to the law school. The Admissions Committee assesses applications in light of the criteria set out below and the chief source of information about applicants is that which is provided by them in their Personal Profile. Applicants should take care to present a full and rounded view of themselves in their Personal Profile. The admissions criteria and procedures for the current entering class are set out below.

Objective: The objective of the admissions policy is to select 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.

Criteria: The majority of applicants are considered by the Admissions Committee in the framework of the following criteria:

1. University Program: This category comprises undergraduate average and academic performance trends in light of relevant considerations; awards and prizes; the nature and content of the program taken; the level of any degree(s) or diplomas obtained.
2. Work Experience: Part-time, summer and full-time work experience is analyzed for signs of organizational and administrative skills as well as initiative. Vocational, professional or other special qualifications will be considered.
3. Community Involvement: Contribution to the community (city/town; university; religious; etc.) will be assessed for indications of commitment to the community. Factors examined include the nature of the applicant’s participation in service clubs, community service organizations, religious, athletic, and social organizations.
4. Personal Accomplishments: Factors can include extracurricular activities, hobbies and special accomplishments; artistic and athletic accomplishments; communication skills and languages spoken.
5. Career Objectives: The applicant’s career objectives, including how and where the legal education will be employed, are considered.
6. Personal Considerations: Personal factors affecting the applicant are recognized in this section. Any personalfactors such as illness, bereavement, unusual family responsibilities or other such circumstances which may have some bearing on the applicant’s qualifications will be noted.
7. Law School Admission Test Scores: All applicants must write the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Admission Deadlines

November 1: First-Year Entry

April 15: Dual JD Entry

May 1: Upper-Year Entry

To review the most up-to-date information on Language Requirements: See language requirements.