Difference between revisions of "University of Manitoba Law"
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**Limited number of applicants are accepted as half time students in a six year program | **Limited number of applicants are accepted as half time students in a six year program | ||
*Typical number of applications = 800-1000 | *Typical number of applications = 800-1000 | ||
| − | *Class size = | + | *Class size = 100 Full time students. |
<br> | <br> | ||
NOTE: There are two categories for applicants | NOTE: There are two categories for applicants | ||
*Index score – applicants are evaluated strictly by a formula (GPA and LSAT) | *Index score – applicants are evaluated strictly by a formula (GPA and LSAT) | ||
*Individual consideration – applicants are evaluated by personal statement/references/interview in addition to grades | *Individual consideration – applicants are evaluated by personal statement/references/interview in addition to grades | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/ | + | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/prospective_students/law_bulletin%202011-12.pdf here] |
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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===GPA=== | ===GPA=== | ||
| − | *4.5 scale | + | *U of Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale |
*GPA contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants | *GPA contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants | ||
*GPA calculation allows some grades to be dropped | *GPA calculation allows some grades to be dropped | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/ | + | *To see the statistics for the application pool 2009-2010: |
| + | **http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/prospective_students.php | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/prospective_students/law_bulletin%202011-12.pdf here] | ||
===LSAT=== | ===LSAT=== | ||
*LSAT score contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants | *LSAT score contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants | ||
*Must have been written within 5 years of admission | *Must have been written within 5 years of admission | ||
| + | *For the Individual Category: LAst test date is December 2010 | ||
| + | *For the Index category: December 2010 and February 2011 tests will be accepted | ||
| + | **For more information, click [http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/prospective_students.php here] | ||
*For last date to write LSAT, see timeline | *For last date to write LSAT, see timeline | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/ | + | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/prospective_students/law_bulletin%202011-12.pdf here] |
===Application and Supporting Documents=== | ===Application and Supporting Documents=== | ||
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**Résumé (6 copies) | **Résumé (6 copies) | ||
**Three letters of reference | **Three letters of reference | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/ | + | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/prospective_students/law_bulletin%202011-12.pdf here] |
| − | ==Timeline admission in | + | ==Timeline admission in 2011== |
| − | *October | + | *October 9, 2010 – Last day to take the LSAT in order to be considered for early admission in INDEX category |
| − | *November 1, | + | *November 1, 2010 –Deadline to submit application (to enter first year) |
| − | *November | + | *November 30, 2010 – Deadline to submit transcripts |
| − | *December | + | *December 11, 2010 – Last day to take the LSAT for “individual consideration” category |
| − | *December 15, | + | *December 15, 2010 – Deadline to submit references, personal statement, resume |
| − | *February | + | *February 12, 2010 – Last day to take the LSAT for INDEX category |
| − | *Late March, | + | *Late March, 2010 – Offers of admission made to “individual consideration” candidates |
| − | *June 15, | + | *June 15, 2010 – Deadline to submit final transcripts |
| − | *Early July, | + | *Early July, 2010 – Offers of admission made to INDEX category candidates |
| − | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/ | + | For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/prospective_students/law_bulletin%202011-12.pdf here] |
==Tuition== | ==Tuition== | ||
| − | *Tuition and fees – | + | *Tuition and fees – $9 500 |
| − | *Books/supplies – 2000 | + | *Books/supplies – $2000 |
| − | *Total estimated expenses – | + | *Total estimated expenses – $23,200 - $31,700 |
*Entrance awards are available | *Entrance awards are available | ||
| − | For more information, click [http:// | + | For more information, click [http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/prospective_students.php?page=cost-of-attendance here] |
[[Category:Harvard University|Law]] | [[Category:Harvard University|Law]] | ||
[[Category:Law|Harvard]] | [[Category:Law|Harvard]] | ||
Revision as of 12:45, 24 August 2010
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Contacts
Website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/
Phone: (204) 480-1485
Admissions e-mail: lawadmissions@umanitoba.ca
Program Information
- Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.)
- Three year program
- Limited number of applicants are accepted as half time students in a six year program
- Typical number of applications = 800-1000
- Class size = 100 Full time students.
NOTE: There are two categories for applicants
- Index score – applicants are evaluated strictly by a formula (GPA and LSAT)
- Individual consideration – applicants are evaluated by personal statement/references/interview in addition to grades
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
- Most students have completed a Bachelor’s degree
- No required courses
For more information, click here
GPA
- U of Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale
- GPA contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants
- GPA calculation allows some grades to be dropped
- To see the statistics for the application pool 2009-2010:
For more information, click here
LSAT
- LSAT score contributes to Index Score used to rank applicants
- Must have been written within 5 years of admission
- For the Individual Category: LAst test date is December 2010
- For the Index category: December 2010 and February 2011 tests will be accepted
- For more information, click here
- For last date to write LSAT, see timeline
For more information, click here
Application and Supporting Documents
- Faculty of Law application form
- Interim transcripts (2 copies)
- Final transcripts (2 copies)
- Proof of English proficiency (if needed)
- For individual consideration category:
- Personal statement (6 copies)
- Résumé (6 copies)
- Three letters of reference
For more information, click here
Timeline admission in 2011
- October 9, 2010 – Last day to take the LSAT in order to be considered for early admission in INDEX category
- November 1, 2010 –Deadline to submit application (to enter first year)
- November 30, 2010 – Deadline to submit transcripts
- December 11, 2010 – Last day to take the LSAT for “individual consideration” category
- December 15, 2010 – Deadline to submit references, personal statement, resume
- February 12, 2010 – Last day to take the LSAT for INDEX category
- Late March, 2010 – Offers of admission made to “individual consideration” candidates
- June 15, 2010 – Deadline to submit final transcripts
- Early July, 2010 – Offers of admission made to INDEX category candidates
For more information, click here
Tuition
- Tuition and fees – $9 500
- Books/supplies – $2000
- Total estimated expenses – $23,200 - $31,700
- Entrance awards are available
For more information, click here
