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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: | + | Website: https://mcgill.ca/law/bcl-llb<br> |
| − | Phone: 514-398- | + | Phone: 514-398-6666<br> |
| − | + | Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
| − | *Double Degree of civil law (B.C.L.) and common law (LL.B.) | + | * Double Degree of civil law (B.C.L.) and common law (LL.B.) |
| − | *3.5 | + | *3.5 years in length |
| − | + | *Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [https://www.mcgill.ca/law-studies/undergrad-programs/joint/ here] | |
| − | *Number of | + | |
| − | *Class size: | + | ====Admission statistics==== |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/ | + | *Number of applicants in 2016: 1271 |
| + | *Class size: ~180 | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/policy here] | ||
| + | <br> | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
| − | ===Course and Degree Requirements=== | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
| − | *Applicants must complete a minimum of 60 university credits, but it is recommended to complete a bachelor’s degree | + | *Degree: Applicants must complete a minimum of 60 university credits, but it is recommended to complete a bachelor’s degree or a DCS (Diploma of College Studies) |
| + | *Required Courses: NA | ||
| + | *Recommended Courses: NA | ||
*All applicants must demonstrate reading ability and aural comprehension of both French and English | *All applicants must demonstrate reading ability and aural comprehension of both French and English | ||
*The Admissions Committee seeks that applicants have taken courses that develop critical, analytical, and reasoning skills, as well as strong reading and writing abilities. | *The Admissions Committee seeks that applicants have taken courses that develop critical, analytical, and reasoning skills, as well as strong reading and writing abilities. | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/requirements | + | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/requirements here] |
| − | ===GPA=== | + | ====GPA==== |
| − | * | + | *Lowest grade/GPA in 2016: 3.0 |
| − | + | *Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.8 | |
| − | + | *Calculation method: | |
| − | * | + | ** School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.) |
| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq here] |
| − | ** | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq | ||
| − | ===LSAT=== | + | ====LSAT==== |
*LSAT is not required, but recommended as it provides extra information on the candidate | *LSAT is not required, but recommended as it provides extra information on the candidate | ||
| − | * | + | *Lowest score in 2016: 150 |
| − | * | + | *Average LSAT score of admitted applicants 2016: 162 |
| − | * | + | *All LSAT scores will be considered/The most recent LSAT scores will be considered/The best LSAT scores will be considered |
| − | * | + | *The LSAT must be taken before December of the previous year for which they are applying to qualify for this application cycle. |
| − | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq | + | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq here] |
| − | === | + | ====Supporting Documents==== |
| − | * | + | *McGill Online application |
*Supplemental Documents sent to the Law Admissions Office | *Supplemental Documents sent to the Law Admissions Office | ||
| − | **Official Transcript | + | **Official Transcript |
**Personal Statement: two typed pages (single or double spaced), addressing applicant’s interest in law, and specific interest in McGill | **Personal Statement: two typed pages (single or double spaced), addressing applicant’s interest in law, and specific interest in McGill | ||
**Resume: includes work and volunteer history as well as extra-curricular activities, hobbies, interests, etc. | **Resume: includes work and volunteer history as well as extra-curricular activities, hobbies, interests, etc. | ||
| − | **Two Letters of Reference: academic references are more heavily weighted, but both are accepted. | + | **Two Letters of Reference: academic references are more heavily weighted, but both are accepted. |
| + | **Final decision from the Comité des équivalences of the Barreau du Québec (Comité des équivalences applicants only) | ||
| + | **Final decision from the Chambre des notaires (Chambre des notaires applicants only) | ||
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/documents/ here] | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/documents/ here] | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
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| − | == | + | *September 1, Admission online application opens |
| − | + | *November 1, Admission application closes for most categories of candidates | |
| − | * | + | *November: Latest LSAT testing recommended |
| − | * | + | *March 1: Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates |
| − | *International Students: $ | + | *April 1: Candidates admitted early have until this date to accept offer and pay deposit |
| − | For more information, click [ | + | *April-June: Interviews |
| + | *May 1: Application Deadline for Transfer Applicants | ||
| + | |||
| + | For more information, click [https://mcgill.ca/law/bcl-llb/admissions-guide here] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Tuition 2018-2019== | ||
| + | *In-province/domestic students: | ||
| + | **First year tuition: $ 2,455.50 | ||
| + | **Total first year fees: $ 4,265.34 | ||
| + | *Out-of-province/non-domestic students: | ||
| + | **First year tuition: $ 2,455.50 | ||
| + | **Total first year fees: $ 4,265.34 | ||
| + | *International Students: | ||
| + | **First year tuition: $ 15,093.60 | ||
| + | **Total first year fees: $ 17,747.44 | ||
| + | |||
| + | For more information, click [https://mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-fees/graduate-fees here] | ||
| + | For More Information Regarding Financial Aid [https://mcgill.ca/law/bcl-llb/tuition-and-financial-support/ here] | ||
[[Category:McGill University|Law]] | [[Category:McGill University|Law]] | ||
[[Category:Law|McGill]] | [[Category:Law|McGill]] | ||
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Contacts
Website: https://mcgill.ca/law/bcl-llb
Phone: 514-398-6666
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Program Information
- Double Degree of civil law (B.C.L.) and common law (LL.B.)
- 3.5 years in length
- Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here
Admission statistics
- Number of applicants in 2016: 1271
- Class size: ~180
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Applicants must complete a minimum of 60 university credits, but it is recommended to complete a bachelor’s degree or a DCS (Diploma of College Studies)
- Required Courses: NA
- Recommended Courses: NA
- All applicants must demonstrate reading ability and aural comprehension of both French and English
- The Admissions Committee seeks that applicants have taken courses that develop critical, analytical, and reasoning skills, as well as strong reading and writing abilities.
For more information, click here
GPA
- Lowest grade/GPA in 2016: 3.0
- Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2016: 3.8
- Calculation method:
- School details (E.g. Courses completed during the year of entry are not counted towards the GPA/The lowest academic year is not counted/etc.)
For more information, click here
LSAT
- LSAT is not required, but recommended as it provides extra information on the candidate
- Lowest score in 2016: 150
- Average LSAT score of admitted applicants 2016: 162
- All LSAT scores will be considered/The most recent LSAT scores will be considered/The best LSAT scores will be considered
- The LSAT must be taken before December of the previous year for which they are applying to qualify for this application cycle.
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- McGill Online application
- Supplemental Documents sent to the Law Admissions Office
- Official Transcript
- Personal Statement: two typed pages (single or double spaced), addressing applicant’s interest in law, and specific interest in McGill
- Resume: includes work and volunteer history as well as extra-curricular activities, hobbies, interests, etc.
- Two Letters of Reference: academic references are more heavily weighted, but both are accepted.
- Final decision from the Comité des équivalences of the Barreau du Québec (Comité des équivalences applicants only)
- Final decision from the Chambre des notaires (Chambre des notaires applicants only)
For more information, click here
Timeline
- September 1, Admission online application opens
- November 1, Admission application closes for most categories of candidates
- November: Latest LSAT testing recommended
- March 1: Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates
- April 1: Candidates admitted early have until this date to accept offer and pay deposit
- April-June: Interviews
- May 1: Application Deadline for Transfer Applicants
For more information, click here
Tuition 2018-2019
- In-province/domestic students:
- First year tuition: $ 2,455.50
- Total first year fees: $ 4,265.34
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
- First year tuition: $ 2,455.50
- Total first year fees: $ 4,265.34
- International Students:
- First year tuition: $ 15,093.60
- Total first year fees: $ 17,747.44
For more information, click here For More Information Regarding Financial Aid here
