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Contacts

Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/
Phone: 514-398-6602
Admissions e-mail: undergradadmissions.law@mcgill.ca

Program Information

• Double Degree of civil law (B.C.L.) and common law (LL.B.)
• 3.5 year program
  • Joint Degree programs, click here
• Number of Applicants (2007): 1612
• Class size: 170

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Applicants must complete a minimum of 60 university credits, but it is recommended to complete a bachelor’s degree
• 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.

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GPA

• No specific GPA cut-off
• 2009 range of accepted GPAs:
  • Lowest: 3.0
  • Median/Average: 3.7
  • Highest: 4.0
  • Note: 95% of first year class had a 3.3 or above

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LSAT

• LSAT is not required, but recommended as it provides extra information on the candidate
• 2009 range of accepted LSAT scores:
  • Lowest: 148
  • Median/Average: 161
  • Highest: 173

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Application and Supporting Documents

• McGill Online application submitted online
• Supplemental Documents sent to the Law Admissions Office
  • Official Transcript (do not send a McGill 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. Click to download Reference Letter Instructions

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Timeline

• Deadline for submitting online application – November 30
• Deadline for submitting supporting documents – November 30
  • Note: Deadlines vary for type of applicant, so applicant must be sure to properly specify what category applies

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2009-2010 Tuition

Including fees:

• Quebec Students: $3,625.42 CAD
• Non-Quebec Canadian Students: $7,158.22 CAD
• International Students: $18,459.22 CAD

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