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Contacts

Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca

Admissions Phone: 613-562-5800 ext.3270

Admissions e-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca

Program Information

Programs Leading to common law JD degree

1. English Common Law

• accepts approximately 200 entering students

2. French Common Law

• accepts approximately 50-60 entering students

3. National Program

• admits approximately 60 Canadian civil law graduates for a one year common law program

• 3 years in length (except National Program)

• Academic performance is a critical factor in the selection process.
• Also considers: extracurriculars and community involvement during university studies; outstanding qualities or achievements in previous careers; linguistic or cultural factors; overcoming challenges such as a disability or financial difficulties

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or have completed 90 credits (any discipline), however; a complete undergraduate degree is recommended.

• Required Courses: none

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GPA

• Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.7 (83%)
  • A successful applicant has an average GPA of A-

LSAT

• The University does not set a cut-off LSAT score.

• Must be taken no later than February (but recommended by December)

• If taken more than once, the highest LSAT score is taken into consideration

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Supporting Documents

• All documents must be sent directly to OLSAS and not the university.

• Personal statement - outline applicant's reasons for studying law at Ottawa U, interests, personal and professional achievements etc. (Written as if it were an interview)

• 2 reference forms: At least one must be an academic source, but two academic sources is preferred

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended

• NO late applications accepted

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Timeline 2018-2019

• Early Aug: Online applications are available
• November, 2018: Last recommended LSAT
• Nov 1, 2018: Deadline for applications to first year English programs
• January, 2019: Latest LSAT (not recommended)
• Mar 1, 2019: Deadline for applications to first year French programs
• May 1, 2019: Deadline for applications to upper year programs
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Tuition 2018-2019

• First Year Tuition (Canadian Student AND International ): $5,230.64
• First Year Tuition and Fees (Canadian AND International Student): $6,583.72
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• Financial aid and scholarships are available.

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