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*March 1: Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates | *March 1: Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates | ||
− | *April 1: Candidates admitted early have until this date to accept offer and pay | + | *April 1: Candidates admitted early have until this date to accept offer and pay deposit |
*April-June: Interviews | *April-June: Interviews | ||
− | For more information, click [ | + | *May 1: Application Deadline for Transfer Applicants |
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==Tuition 2017-2018== | ==Tuition 2017-2018== |
Revision as of 13:29, 2 January 2019
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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 2017-2018
- In-province/domestic students:
- First year tuition: $ 2,391
- Total first year fees: $ 4,387.88
- Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
- First year tuition: $ 7,402.80
- Total first year fees: $ 9,399.68
- International Students:
- First year tuition: $ 30, 547.20
- Total first year fees: $ 33, 392.08
For more information, click here