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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.)
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* Juris Doctor - J.D.
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*Three year program
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*3 years in length
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**Limited number of applicants are accepted as half time students in a six year program
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*Number of applicants for 2012-2013 year: 1234
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*Number of offers for 2012-2013 year: 285
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 1234
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NOTE: There are two categories for applicants
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: NA
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*Index score – applicants are evaluated strictly by a formula (GPA and LSAT)
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*Class size in 2013: 260
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*Individual consideration – applicants are evaluated by personal statement/references/interview in addition to grades
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**Up to five (5) Half Time students may be enrolled each year.
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For more information, click [http://robsonhall.ca/faculty_public_data/images/stories/file/prospective_students/law_bulletin%202011-12.pdf here]  
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There are three (3) categories of admission to first year: Index score category, individual consideration category and Half Time students.
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here] <br>
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
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===Course and Degree Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
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*Degree: Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study  
 
**Most students have completed a Bachelor’s degree
 
**Most students have completed a Bachelor’s degree
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*No required courses
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*Required Courses: NA
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*Recommended Courses: NA
 
For more information, click [http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/prospective_students.php?page=faq here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.umanitoba.ca/law/newsite/prospective_students.php?page=faq here]
  
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===GPA===
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====GPA====
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*U of  Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale
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**U of  Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale
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*GPA contributes to 50% Index Score used to rank applicants
 
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*GPA calculation allows some grades to be dropped
 
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*To see the statistics for the application pool 2011-2012, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/jd/admission-to-first-year/index-score-regular-category/lsat-statistics-table here]
 
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
 
  
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===LSAT===
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
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====LSAT====
 
*LSAT score contributes to 50% of Index Score used to rank applicants
 
*LSAT score contributes to 50% of Index Score used to rank applicants
 
**No applicants scoring below 150 were admitted in 2012
 
**No applicants scoring below 150 were admitted in 2012
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**For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
 
**For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
  
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===Application and Supporting Documents===
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====Supporting Documents====
 
*Faculty of Law application form
 
*Faculty of Law application form
 
*Interim transcripts (2 copies)
 
*Interim transcripts (2 copies)
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For forms, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/jd/forms here]
 
For forms, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/jd/forms here]
  
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===Interview===
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*For applicants in the individual consideration category: 24 applicants chosen for interview in March
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*November 1 Application deadline
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*Mid-December Early Offers in Index Score category
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*Mid-February Individual Consideration applicants notified if selected for an interview
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*March 2 & 3 Individual Consideration interviews
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*Mid-March Offers made to Individual Consideration Category Applicants
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*Mid-April First minimum Index Score cut-off established.
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*Early July Offers made in Index Score Category; Index Score minimum cut-off established, and wait list created
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*July 15 Manitoba students only wait list
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*September 3 First day of classes & Orientation Week
  
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
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*September 17, 2012 - Early Bird application deadline (on-line & paper) for First Year to qualify for $30 discount on application fee
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*October 6, 2012 – Last day to take the LSAT in order to be considered for early admission in INDEX category
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==Interview==
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*November 1, 2012 –Deadline to submit application (to enter first year); entrance scholarship application due
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*Interview invitations will be sent out Mid-February for Individual Consideration applicants
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*November 30, 2012 – Deadline to submit transcripts, references, personal statement, resume
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* Interview invitations will be conducted in March 2 & 3 for Individual Consideration applicants
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*December 21, 2012 - Admission/scholarhsip offer made to early bird applicants
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
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*December 1, 2012 – Last day to take the LSAT for “individual consideration” category
 
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*February 9, 2013 – Last day to take the LSAT for INDEX category
 
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*March 2, 3, 2013 - Interview for individual consideration
 
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*March 4-8, 2013 - Interviewed applicants notified
 
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*June 15, 2013 – Deadline to submit official final transcripts
 
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For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/timeline_2013-14.pdf here] and [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
 
  
 
==Tuition 2013-2014==
 
==Tuition 2013-2014==
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*Tuition and fees – $9,830 
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*In-province/domestic students:
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*Books/supplies – $3,000
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**First year tuition: $9,092.56
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*Total estimated expenses –  $23,730 - $32,430
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**Total first year fees: $23,880 - $32,580
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*Entrance awards are available from $2,500 to $5,000
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $35,534
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**Total first year fees: $44,234
 
For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/jd/cost-of-attendance here] and [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
 
For more information, click [http://law.robsonhall.ca/jd/cost-of-attendance here] and [http://law.robsonhall.ca/images/stories/Law_Bulletin_2013-14.pdf here]
  
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Revision as of 21:06, 5 November 2013

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Contacts

Website: http://law.robsonhall.ca/
Phone: (204) 474-6130
Admissions e-mail: lawadmissions@umanitoba.ca

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor - J.D.
  • 3 years in length


Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 1234
  • Applicants interviewed 2013: NA
  • Class size in 2013: 260
    • Up to five (5) Half Time students may be enrolled each year.

There are three (3) categories of admission to first year: Index score category, individual consideration category and Half Time students. For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Applicant must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
    • Most students have completed a Bachelor’s degree
  • Required Courses: NA
  • Recommended Courses: NA

For more information, click here

GPA

    • U of Manitoba uses a 4.5 scale

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • LSAT score contributes to 50% of Index Score used to rank applicants
    • No applicants scoring below 150 were admitted in 2012
  • Must have been written within 5 years of admission
    • For the Individual Category: LSAT test date is December 2012
    • For the Index category: December 2012 and February 2013 tests will be accepted
    • For more information, click here

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)
    • Half-Time Questionnaire (if applicable)
    • Letters of reference (3)

For more information, click here
For forms, click here

Timeline 2013-2014

  • November 1 Application deadline
  • Mid-December Early Offers in Index Score category
  • Mid-February Individual Consideration applicants notified if selected for an interview
  • March 2 & 3 Individual Consideration interviews
  • Mid-March Offers made to Individual Consideration Category Applicants
  • Mid-April First minimum Index Score cut-off established.
  • Early July Offers made in Index Score Category; Index Score minimum cut-off established, and wait list created
  • July 15 Manitoba students only wait list
  • September 3 First day of classes & Orientation Week

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview invitations will be sent out Mid-February for Individual Consideration applicants
  • Interview invitations will be conducted in March 2 & 3 for Individual Consideration applicants

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $9,092.56
    • Total first year fees: $23,880 - $32,580
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $35,534
    • Total first year fees: $44,234

For more information, click here and here

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