University of British Columbia Law

Law
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Contacts

Website: www.law.ubc.ca/
Phone: 604-822-6303
Email: admissions@law.ubc.ca

Apply online at www.law.ubc.ca/prospective/llb/apply.html
Online applications are preferable but paper forms can be downloaded and mailed
Three categories: Regular, Discretionary & First Nations Applicants
Discretionary: For those who may not meet regular admission requirements due to a variety of special factors (age, financial situation, disability, etc.)
First Nations: Admissions based on LSAT, academics, level of involvement with First Nations communities/organizations, and how the applicant intends to use their law degree in the interest of the First Nations people
A maximum of 10 part time students are admitted yearly on the basis of family, financial, or health reasons. Please consult the guide below.

For information on nondegree categories/transfers to UBC law please check p.14 of the online guide: www.law.ubc.ca/files/pdf/booklets/final_LLB.pdf

Require baccalaureate from approved university or have/will complete three years (min.90 credits) of their undergraduate education at an approved university
Full year course load of 30 credits must be completed by end of Spring semester (ie. end of April) if applying during the 2nd or 3rd year

Only averages of the applicant's first undergraduate degree (except discretionary applicants) are considered
Averages taken of courses completed at time of deadline, current year courses not considered except in the case of third year applicants

Transcripts: must be sent in directly from all post secondary institutions attended
- Students still taking classes must send a current transcript as well as a final one by June 30th
- Foreign transcripts require a notarized English translation

Personal statement: must be submitted and may be used to determine admission eligibility or entrance scholarships
- Maximum 750 words
- Applicant should outline non academic achievements, community involvement, distinguishing features, etc.
- Chance to explain circumstances that contributed to/detracted from the applicant's academics

Letters of reference are not required nor viewed by the admissions committee for regular applicants
- In the case of Discretionary applicants, 2 letters of reference are required as well as any relevant documentation (medical report if applicable)
- First Nations applicants must also provide 2 letters of reference

First Nations applicants must also apply proof of ancestry via a copy of their status card or a chart tracing their ancestry if one is unavailable

All materials including application fee of $80 must be submitted on or before February 1st
Final Transcripts must be submitted on or before June 30th

Information on financial aid within the faculty of law: www.law.ubc.ca/current/awards/