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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Address: <br>
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Website:http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/ <br>
Law Addmissions Office <br>
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Admissions Phone: 506-453-4693 <br>
Faculty of Law <br>
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Admissions e-mail: lawadmit@unb.ca <br>
University of New Brunswick <br>
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Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
PO Box 44271 Fredericton, NB <br>
 
E3B 6C2 CANADA <br>
 
  
Website: http://law.unb.ca/<br>
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==Program Information==
Phone: (506) 453-4693<br>
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*Juris Doctor Program (JD)
Fax: (506) 458 - 7722 <br>
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*Three year program
Admissions e-mail: lawadmit@unb.ca <br>
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*Number of applicants: 715
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*Number of students admitted: 92
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*Joint JD/M.B.A. also offered (4 year program)
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*Regional preference for those in the Atlantic region.
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For more information click, [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/first-year/index.html here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
===General Notes===
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===Course and Degree Requirements===
*80 applicants admitted yearly
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*Applicants must complete at least three years of full-time undergraduate study at a Canadian University
*There are 3 categories for admission: Regular, Discretionary, Aboriginal
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For more information, click [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/first-year/admissions-requirements.html here]
*The school has regional preference; there are a minimum number of offers reserved for residents of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
 
 
 
===Criteria===
 
====Required Classes====
 
*A degree from a recognized university, or the equivalent of 3 years full-time academic study at a recognized university.
 
Check out this link for more information: http://law.unb.ca/pdf/AdmissionsHandbook2007_001.pdf
 
 
 
====GPA====
 
*Average re-calculated GPA of an admitted student is 3.7 (on a 4.3 scale)
 
*GPAs (4.3 scale) range from 3.1 to 4.3
 
*GPA is based on the applicant's entire university academic record, including post-first degree work
 
*Excluding the lowest 25% (for four or more years), or lowest 15% (for three years).
 
Check out this link for more information: http://law.unb.ca/pdf/AdmissionsHandbook2007_001.pdf
 
 
 
====LSAT====
 
*The average LSAT score of successful applicants is 158
 
*Scores range from 150 to 173
 
*Applicants must write the LSAT no later than February
 
*Applicants applying for a major scholarship must write no later than December.
 
*If taken more than once, the highest LSAT score is used. <br>
 
 
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Personal statement
 
*Resume
 
*Letters of recommendation are not required in the Regular applicants category.
 
*Check out this link for more information: http://law.unb.ca/pdf/AdmissionsHandbook2007_001.pdf
 
  
==Deadlines==
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===GPA===
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*Minimum: 2.7 (4.3 scale)
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*Average: 3.7 (4.3 scale)
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*Calculation method:
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**GPA accounts for 60% of index score
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**For applicants who have completed three years of study, bottom 15% of the grades are dropped
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**For applicant who have completed four years of study, bottom 25% of the grades are dropped
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For more information, click [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/first-year/admissions-requirements.html here]
  
*The application deadline is March 1st, but early application is strongly recommended
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===LSAT===
*Deadlines for applying for major scholarships is January 31st.
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*LSAT is required and accounts for 40% of index score
Check out this link for more information: http://law.unb.ca/pdf/AdmissionsHandbook2007_001.pdf
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*Minimum: none (though admission is unlikely if applicant is below 150)
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*Average: 158
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*Highest LSAT score is used
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For more information, click [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/first-year/admissions-requirements.html here]
  
==Tuition==
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===Application and Supporting Documents===
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*125$ Application Fee
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*A copy of all university transcripts
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*Personal statement
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*Resumé
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*Letters of recommendation are recommended, and especially useful in Supplementary review.
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**For applicants applying under the Discretionary or Aboriginal categories, two letters of recommendation are required
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For more information, click [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/first-year/admissions-requirements.html here]
  
*Tuition in 2007 was $9 032 not including fees or books
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==Timeline==
*Scholarships are available; the due date to apply is January 31st.
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*January - Last chance to write LSAT
*Check out this link for more information: http://law.unb.ca/pdf/AdmissionsHandbook2007_001.pdf
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*January 31- Deadline to apply for major scholarships
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*March 1st - Deadline to submit application (it is recommended that you submit application in advance)
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*June F1st - Deadline for Transfer Applications
  
==Statistics==
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For More Information, click [https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/first-year/index.html here]
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For More Information Regarding Transfer Applications, click [https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/admissions/transfer-students.html here]
  
*Profile of the accepted applicants for the LLB in 2007
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
**Number of applicants: 952
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*Tuition: $10,808
**Number accepted: 88
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**Tuition Plus Fees: $11,829.50
*Average LSAT: 159
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*Bursaries and scholarships are available, ranging from entrance to other.
*Average GPA: 3.8 (on a 4.3 scale)
 
Check out this link for more information: http://law.unb.ca/pdf/AdmissionsHandbook2007_001.pdf
 
  
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For More Information, click [http://www.unb.ca/financialservices/students/index.html here]
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*For More Information Regarding Financial Aid, click [https://www.unb.ca/financialservices/students/paymentoptions/scholarships.html here]
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*For More Information Regarding International Financial Information, click [https://www.unb.ca/financialservices/students/paymentoptions/internationalpayments.html here]
  
 
[[Category:University of New Brunswick|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of New Brunswick|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|New Brunswick]]
 
[[Category:Law|New Brunswick]]

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Contacts

Website:http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/
Admissions Phone: 506-453-4693
Admissions e-mail: lawadmit@unb.ca
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor Program (JD)
  • Three year program
  • Number of applicants: 715
  • Number of students admitted: 92
  • Joint JD/M.B.A. also offered (4 year program)
  • Regional preference for those in the Atlantic region.

For more information click, here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Applicants must complete at least three years of full-time undergraduate study at a Canadian University

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: 2.7 (4.3 scale)
  • Average: 3.7 (4.3 scale)
  • Calculation method:
    • GPA accounts for 60% of index score
    • For applicants who have completed three years of study, bottom 15% of the grades are dropped
    • For applicant who have completed four years of study, bottom 25% of the grades are dropped

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • LSAT is required and accounts for 40% of index score
  • Minimum: none (though admission is unlikely if applicant is below 150)
  • Average: 158
  • Highest LSAT score is used

For more information, click here

Application and Supporting Documents

  • 125$ Application Fee
  • A copy of all university transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Resumé
  • Letters of recommendation are recommended, and especially useful in Supplementary review.
    • For applicants applying under the Discretionary or Aboriginal categories, two letters of recommendation are required

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • January - Last chance to write LSAT
  • January 31- Deadline to apply for major scholarships
  • March 1st - Deadline to submit application (it is recommended that you submit application in advance)
  • June F1st - Deadline for Transfer Applications

For More Information, click here For More Information Regarding Transfer Applications, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Tuition: $10,808
    • Tuition Plus Fees: $11,829.50
  • Bursaries and scholarships are available, ranging from entrance to other.

For More Information, click here

  • For More Information Regarding Financial Aid, click here
  • For More Information Regarding International Financial Information, click here