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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
*3 years in length
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*3 years for full-time, and 6 years for part-time
*Number of applications in 2009: 996
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*Number of applications in 2011: 1360
*Class size in 2009: 100
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*Class size in 2009: 110
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*Other programs include [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/JDprogram/degrees/mba JD/MBA], [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/JDprogram/degrees/Houston International Energy Lawyers]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale)
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*Minimum:  
*Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.5
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*Average accepted GPA 2011: 3.57
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**Calculated based on LAST 20 half courses or 60 credit equivalents
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/classprofiles here]
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/classprofiles here]
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
*Average scores 2009: 158
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*Average scores 2011: 160
 
*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
 
*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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**score will be seen as the highest score that the Applicant has achieveds
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/classprofiles here]
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/classprofiles here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Completed application form
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*Online application form [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/applicationform here]
*Statement of interest (500 words)
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**Statement of interest (500 words)
 
*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
 
*Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
*Letters of Reference (3)
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*Letters of Reference (2)
 
*LSAT Score
 
*LSAT Score
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/howtoapply here]
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/howtoapply here]
  
==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2012-2013==
*November 1st: Deadline to submit completed application form
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*November 1st, 2012: Deadline to submit completed application form
*February 1st: Deadline to submit all supporting documents
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*January 1st, 2013: Deadline to take the LSAT
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*February 1st, 2013: Deadline to submit all supporting documents
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*September 2013: School starts
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/howtoapply here]
 
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/admission/howtoapply here]
  
==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
 
*First year tuition (Canadian students) - $6,485.59
 
*First year tuition (Canadian students) - $6,485.59
 
*Total first year fees (Canadian students) - $12,970
 
*Total first year fees (Canadian students) - $12,970
For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/tuition here]<br>
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For more information, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/tuition here] and [http://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/assets/FEES_CHART.pdf] <br>
 
For information on financial aid, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/scholarships here]
 
For information on financial aid, click [http://law.ucalgary.ca/prospectivestudents/scholarships here]
  
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===Other Information===
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*No deferrals allowed
 
[[Category:University of Calgary|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Calgary|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Calgary]]
 
[[Category:Law|Calgary]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.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
  • Number of applications in 2011: 1360
  • Class size in 2009: 110
  • Other programs include JD/MBA, International Energy Lawyers

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
  • Required Courses
    • None
    • Successful completion of 10 full courses or 20 half course equivalents required

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum:
  • Average accepted GPA 2011: 3.57
    • Calculated based on LAST 20 half courses or 60 credit equivalents

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Average scores 2011: 160
  • LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
    • score will be seen as the highest score that the Applicant has achieveds

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application form here
    • Statement of interest (500 words)
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Letters of Reference (2)
  • LSAT Score

For more information, click here

Timeline 2012-2013

  • November 1st, 2012: Deadline to submit completed application form
  • January 1st, 2013: Deadline to take the LSAT
  • February 1st, 2013: Deadline to submit all supporting documents
  • September 2013: School starts

For more information, click here

Tuition 2012-2013

  • First year tuition (Canadian students) - $6,485.59
  • Total first year fees (Canadian students) - $12,970

For more information, click here and [1]
For information on financial aid, click here

Other Information

  • No deferrals allowed