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==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 [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/programs/joint/ here] | |
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− | *Class size: | + | ====Admission statistics==== |
+ | *Total number of applicants in 2013: 1270 | ||
+ | *Applicants interviewed 2013: NA | ||
+ | *Class size in 2013: 178 | ||
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/programs/bachelor/ here] | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/programs/bachelor/ here] | ||
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==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 |
+ | *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/ here] | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/requirements/ here] | ||
− | ===GPA=== | + | ====GPA==== |
− | * | + | *Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0 |
− | + | *Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.7 | |
− | + | *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.) |
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq/#LSAT7 here] | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq/#LSAT7 here] | ||
− | ===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 | ||
− | * | + | *Minimum score: 152 |
− | * | + | *Average LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2013: 163 |
− | * | + | *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 XX (date) to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than XX (date) will not be accepted. |
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq/#LSAT7 here] | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions/faq/#LSAT7 here] | ||
− | === | + | ====Supporting Documents==== |
*[https://banweb.mcgill.ca/mcgp/hzskalog.P_DISPLANGUECHOICE McGill Online application] submitted online | *[https://banweb.mcgill.ca/mcgp/hzskalog.P_DISPLANGUECHOICE McGill Online application] submitted online | ||
*Supplemental Documents sent to the Law Admissions Office | *Supplemental Documents sent to the Law Admissions Office | ||
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**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. Click to download [https://home.mcgill.ca/files/law-admissions/Reference_instructionsENG.pdf Reference Letter Instructions] | **Two Letters of Reference: academic references are more heavily weighted, but both are accepted. Click to download [https://home.mcgill.ca/files/law-admissions/Reference_instructionsENG.pdf Reference Letter Instructions] | ||
+ | **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] | ||
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− | == | + | ==Timeline 2013-2014== |
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− | * | + | *September 1, Admission online application opens |
− | * | + | *November 1, Admission application closes for most categories of candidates |
− | *International Students: $ | + | *December, Latest LSAT testing recommended |
− | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/costs | + | *December-January, First round of offers |
+ | *January, You may be called for an interview (non-CEGEP candidates) | ||
+ | *March 1, Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates | ||
+ | *April 1, Candidates admitted in the first round have until this date to accept our offer and pay deposit | ||
+ | *April-May, Second round of offers, You may be called for an interview (CEGEP candidates), First round of offers to CEGEP candidates, Start of Waitlist,Most decisions will be made by mid to late May | ||
+ | *May 1, Admission application closes for Transfer candidates | ||
+ | *July Start of course registration for newly admitted candidates | ||
+ | ==Interview== | ||
+ | *Interviews will be conducted in January for non-CEGEP candidates, and in April-May for CEGEP candidates | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions | ||
+ | here] | ||
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+ | ==Tuition 2010-2011== | ||
+ | *In-province/domestic students: | ||
+ | **First year tuition: $ 2,224.20 | ||
+ | **Total first year fees: $ 4,050.21 | ||
+ | *Out-of-province/non-domestic students: | ||
+ | **First year tuition: $ 6,234.90 | ||
+ | **Total first year fees: $ 8,060.91 | ||
+ | *International Students: | ||
+ | **First year tuition: $ 30, 654.00 | ||
+ | **Total first year fees: $ 33, 311.01 | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/costs here] | ||
[[Category:McGill University|Law]] | [[Category:McGill University|Law]] | ||
[[Category:Law|McGill]] | [[Category:Law|McGill]] |
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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 years in length
- Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here
Admission statistics
- Total number of applicants in 2013: 1270
- Applicants interviewed 2013: NA
- Class size in 2013: 178
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
- 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
- Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0
- Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.7
- 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
- Minimum score: 152
- Average LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2013: 163
- 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 XX (date) to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than XX (date) will not be accepted.
For more information, click here
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
- 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 2013-2014
- September 1, Admission online application opens
- November 1, Admission application closes for most categories of candidates
- December, Latest LSAT testing recommended
- December-January, First round of offers
- January, You may be called for an interview (non-CEGEP candidates)
- March 1, Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates
- April 1, Candidates admitted in the first round have until this date to accept our offer and pay deposit
- April-May, Second round of offers, You may be called for an interview (CEGEP candidates), First round of offers to CEGEP candidates, Start of Waitlist,Most decisions will be made by mid to late May
- May 1, Admission application closes for Transfer candidates
- July Start of course registration for newly admitted candidates
Interview
- Interviews will be conducted in January for non-CEGEP candidates, and in April-May for CEGEP candidates
For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/law-admissions/undergraduates/admissions
here]
Tuition 2010-2011
- In-province/domestic students:
- First year tuition: $ 2,224.20
- Total first year fees: $ 4,050.21
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
- First year tuition: $ 6,234.90
- Total first year fees: $ 8,060.91
- International Students:
- First year tuition: $ 30, 654.00
- Total first year fees: $ 33, 311.01
For more information, click here