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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca<br> | + | '''Website:''' http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca<br> |
| − | Phone: | + | |
| − | + | '''Admissions Phone:''' 613-562-5800 ext.3270<br> | |
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| + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' comlaw@uOttawa.ca | ||
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| + | ==Program Information== | ||
| + | Programs Leading to common law JD degree | ||
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| + | 1. '''English Common Law''' | ||
| + | *accepts approximately 200 entering students | ||
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| + | 2. '''French Common Law''' | ||
| + | * accepts approximately 50-60 entering students | ||
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| + | 3. '''National Program''' | ||
| + | *admits approximately 60 Canadian civil law graduates for a one year common law program | ||
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| + | *3 years in length (except National Program) | ||
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| + | *Academic performance is a critical factor in the selection process. | ||
| + | *Also considers: extracurriculars and community involvement during university studies; outstanding qualities or achievements in previous careers; linguistic or cultural factors; overcoming challenges such as a disability or financial difficulties | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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| − | === | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
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| − | + | *Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or have completed 90 credits (any discipline), however; a complete undergraduate degree is recommended. | |
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| − | + | *Required Courses: none | |
| − | http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/ | + | |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/admissions/full-page-content-admissions/admissions-criteria.html here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
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| − | * | + | *Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.7 (83%) |
| − | + | **A successful applicant has an average GPA of A- | |
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====LSAT==== | ====LSAT==== | ||
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| − | + | *The University does not set a cut-off LSAT score. | |
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| − | * | + | *Must be taken no later than February (but recommended by December) |
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| − | + | *If taken more than once, the highest LSAT score is taken into consideration | |
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| − | http:// | + | For more information, click [http://commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/students/admissions/admissions-criteria here] and [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/admissions/completing-your-application/writing-the-lsat.html here] |
| − | http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/ | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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| − | * | + | *All documents must be sent directly to OLSAS and not the university. |
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| − | * | + | *Personal statement - outline applicant's reasons for studying law at Ottawa U, interests, personal and professional achievements etc. (Written as if it were an interview) |
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| + | *2 reference forms: At least one must be an academic source, but two academic sources is preferred | ||
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| + | *Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
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| − | + | *'''NO''' late applications accepted | |
| − | http:// | + | For more information, click [http://commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/students/admissions/admissions-criteria here] |
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| − | == | + | ==Timeline 2018-2019== |
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| − | + | *Early Aug: Online applications are available | |
| − | * | + | *November, 2018: Last recommended LSAT |
| − | * | + | *Nov 1, 2018: Deadline for applications to first year English programs |
| − | + | *January, 2019: Latest LSAT (not recommended) | |
| + | *Mar 1, 2019: Deadline for applications to first year French programs | ||
| + | *May 1, 2019: Deadline for applications to upper year programs | ||
| + | ** For more information regarding Transfer Applicants, click [https://commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/students/admissions/admissions-criteria/upper-year-applicants here] | ||
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| − | * | + | For more information, click [https://commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/students/applications-and-admissions here] |
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| − | ** | + | ==Tuition 2018-2019== |
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| − | + | * First Year Tuition (Canadian Student AND International ): $5,230.64 | |
| − | + | * First Year Tuition and Fees (Canadian AND International Student): $6,583.72 | |
| − | + | ** For more information regarding International Tuition, click [https://www.uottawa.ca/university-fees/tuition-fees-intl-phd here] | |
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| + | *Financial aid and scholarships are available. | ||
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| + | For more information on tuition, click [https://www.uottawa.ca/university-fees/ here] | ||
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| + | For more information on financial aid, click [https://www.uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards/ here] | ||
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[[Category:University of Ottawa|Law]] | [[Category:University of Ottawa|Law]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Law|Ottawa]] | + | |
| + | [[Category: Law|Ottawa]] | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca
Admissions Phone: 613-562-5800 ext.3270
Admissions e-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca
Program Information
Programs Leading to common law JD degree
1. English Common Law
- accepts approximately 200 entering students
2. French Common Law
- accepts approximately 50-60 entering students
3. National Program
- admits approximately 60 Canadian civil law graduates for a one year common law program
- 3 years in length (except National Program)
- Academic performance is a critical factor in the selection process.
- Also considers: extracurriculars and community involvement during university studies; outstanding qualities or achievements in previous careers; linguistic or cultural factors; overcoming challenges such as a disability or financial difficulties
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or have completed 90 credits (any discipline), however; a complete undergraduate degree is recommended.
- Required Courses: none
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.7 (83%)
- A successful applicant has an average GPA of A-
LSAT
- The University does not set a cut-off LSAT score.
- Must be taken no later than February (but recommended by December)
- If taken more than once, the highest LSAT score is taken into consideration
For more information, click here and here
Supporting Documents
- All documents must be sent directly to OLSAS and not the university.
- Personal statement - outline applicant's reasons for studying law at Ottawa U, interests, personal and professional achievements etc. (Written as if it were an interview)
- 2 reference forms: At least one must be an academic source, but two academic sources is preferred
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- NO late applications accepted
For more information, click here
Timeline 2018-2019
- Early Aug: Online applications are available
- November, 2018: Last recommended LSAT
- Nov 1, 2018: Deadline for applications to first year English programs
- January, 2019: Latest LSAT (not recommended)
- Mar 1, 2019: Deadline for applications to first year French programs
- May 1, 2019: Deadline for applications to upper year programs
- For more information regarding Transfer Applicants, click here
For more information, click here
Tuition 2018-2019
- First Year Tuition (Canadian Student AND International ): $5,230.64
- First Year Tuition and Fees (Canadian AND International Student): $6,583.72
- For more information regarding International Tuition, click here
- Financial aid and scholarships are available.
For more information on tuition, click here
For more information on financial aid, click here
