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==Location==
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2500 University Dr <br>
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NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 <br>
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Canada
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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Address:
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'''Website:''' https://law.ucalgary.ca/<br>
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Faculty of Law <br>
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'''Phone:''' 403.220.4155 <br>
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Student Affairs and Admissions<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' law@ucalgary.ca
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Murray Fraser Hall, University of Calgary <br>
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2500 University Dr. <br>
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==Program Information==
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NW Calgary, AB <br>
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*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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CANADA T2N 1N4
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**3 years for full-time, and 6 years for part-time
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**Academic year split into two 15 week sessions starting in September and January
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**For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jd here]
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*Joint programs include:
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**JD/MBA: For more information, click [https://law.ucalgary.ca/files/law/combined-jd-mbaprogram-requirements_updated-feb-2017.pdf here]
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**JD/MPP: For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jd#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_4 here]
  
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Website: http://www.law.ucalgary.ca<br>
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====Admission Statistics 2017====
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Phone: (403) 220-6645<br>
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*Applicants: 1184
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Admissions e-mail: law@ucalgary.ca <br>
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*Students Enrolled: 130
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**Average age: 25
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**Average GPA: 3.66
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**Average LSAT score: 161
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**Average LSAT percentile: 82%
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**Gender:
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***Female: 41
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***Male: 89
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**Out of province: 29
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**Students with a Bachelor's Degree: 98%
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For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jdadmissions#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_7 here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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===General Notes===
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
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*100 applicants are selected each year
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** Successful completion of 10 full courses or 20 half course equivalents required
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For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jdadmissions#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_1 here]
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===Criteria===
 
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====Required classes====
 
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*Require 10 full year undergraduate classes or 20 half course equivalents
 
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*Must be completed before Dec. 31st in the year of application
 
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*Although an undergraduate degree is not required, very few applicants without one are admitted
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average GPA of admitted applicants is 3.5
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*Average accepted GPA 2017: 3.66
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*Most successful applicants have a GPA of at least 3.2
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**Calculated based on LAST 20 half courses or 60 credit equivalents
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*GPA is calculated based on your last 20 half courses or 60 credit equivalents.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jdadmissions#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_6 here]
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*Grades from graduate course work are not included in the GPA calculation.
 
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/law/programs/llb/admission/assessment
 
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
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*Last acceptable writing date is in September
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*Average scores 2017: 161
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*Scores within the last 5 years are considered
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*Average percentile 2017: 82%
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*Most successful applicants have are rank in at least the 60th percentile.
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*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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*Average score of admitted applicants is 157
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*LSAT must be written no later than the December of the year in which the application is submitted
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/law/programs/llb/admission/lsat
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**Score will be seen as the highest score that the Applicant has achieved
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For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jdadmissions#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_10 here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Three letters of reference, two of which from academic sources
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*Online application form [https://iac01.ucalgary.ca/StudentAdmission/Default.aspx here]
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*Require a statement of interest between 500 and 1000 words explaining your interest in law and the University of Calgary.
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**Statement of interest (500 words)
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* [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/files/law/newapplicationform.pdf| application form] which must be received or postmarked no later than November 1
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*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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*Online Reference Form
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==Deadlines==
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*LSAT Score
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For more information, click [http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/jdadmissions#quickset-field_collection_quicktabs_0 here]
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*All files are due November 1st, 2007
 
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*Documents may arrive after that date but no later than February 1st.
 
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/law/programs/llb/admission/faq
 
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==Tuition==
 
  
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*LLB tuition fees for 2006/7 was approx. $11,000
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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- Tuition (including fees) is $6106.89 per semester.
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*September 1st, 2018: Online Applications become available
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*Cost of Books per year was $1,800 in 2006
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*November 1st, 2018: Deadline to submit completed application form
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*January, 2019: Deadline to take the LSAT
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*Feb. 15th, 2019: Deadline to submit all supporting documents
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*May 15th, 2019: Application and Fee Deadline for Transfer Students
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*June 1st, 2019: Document Deadline for Transfer Students
  
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/law/programs/llb/tuition http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/how/pg59.pdf
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For more information, click [https://law.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-to-apply here]
  
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==Statistics==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Tuition: $12,314.00
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*Canadian Student Fees: $1,026.34 per 3-unit course
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**Full Time first-year students will take 18 units per semester
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*International Student Fees: $1,136.94 tuition + $2,273.88 visa differential per 3-unit course in 2018/19
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**Full Time first-year students will take 18 units per semester
  
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*Profile of the accepted applicants in 2006:
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For more information, click [https://law.ucalgary.ca/future-students/tuition-scholarships-bursaries-and-awards here] <br>
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*No. of applicants: 875
 
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*Number accepted: 100
 
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*Average age of entering classes: 26 years old
 
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Check out this link for more information:<br>
 
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http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/law/programs/llb/admission/assessment<br>
 
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http://www.law.ucalgary.ca/law/node/284
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Calgary|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Calgary|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Calgary]]
 
[[Category:Law|Calgary]]

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Location

2500 University Dr
NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada

Contacts

Website: https://law.ucalgary.ca/
Phone: 403.220.4155
Admissions e-mail: law@ucalgary.ca

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    • 3 years for full-time, and 6 years for part-time
    • Academic year split into two 15 week sessions starting in September and January
    • For more information, click here
  • Joint programs include:
    • JD/MBA: For more information, click here
    • JD/MPP: For more information, click here

Admission Statistics 2017

  • Applicants: 1184
  • Students Enrolled: 130
    • Average age: 25
    • Average GPA: 3.66
    • Average LSAT score: 161
    • Average LSAT percentile: 82%
    • Gender:
      • Female: 41
      • Male: 89
    • Out of province: 29
    • Students with a Bachelor's Degree: 98%

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
    • Successful completion of 10 full courses or 20 half course equivalents required

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average accepted GPA 2017: 3.66
    • Calculated based on LAST 20 half courses or 60 credit equivalents

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Average scores 2017: 161
  • Average percentile 2017: 82%
  • LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
  • LSAT must be written no later than the December of the year in which the application is submitted
    • Score will be seen as the highest score that the Applicant has achieved

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application form here
    • Statement of interest (500 words)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Online Reference Form
  • LSAT Score

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • September 1st, 2018: Online Applications become available
  • November 1st, 2018: Deadline to submit completed application form
  • January, 2019: Deadline to take the LSAT
  • Feb. 15th, 2019: Deadline to submit all supporting documents
  • May 15th, 2019: Application and Fee Deadline for Transfer Students
  • June 1st, 2019: Document Deadline for Transfer Students

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Tuition: $12,314.00
  • Canadian Student Fees: $1,026.34 per 3-unit course
    • Full Time first-year students will take 18 units per semester
  • International Student Fees: $1,136.94 tuition + $2,273.88 visa differential per 3-unit course in 2018/19
    • Full Time first-year students will take 18 units per semester

For more information, click here

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