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Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca<br> | Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca<br> | ||
Phone: (613) 562-8500 ext. 3270<br> | Phone: (613) 562-8500 ext. 3270<br> | ||
| + | Fax: (613) 562-5124<br> | ||
E-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca | E-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca | ||
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*No minimum GPA for application | *No minimum GPA for application | ||
*Most successful applicants have at least an A- average overall | *Most successful applicants have at least an A- average overall | ||
| − | *In | + | *In 2007, the average GPA of registrants was 83%. |
Check out this link for more information: | Check out this link for more information: | ||
http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 | http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 | ||
====LSAT==== | ====LSAT==== | ||
| + | *All applicants are required to have written the LSAT, without exception. | ||
*No minimum required score for the LSAT. | *No minimum required score for the LSAT. | ||
*The weight given to the LSAT will change depending on the other factors in your application | *The weight given to the LSAT will change depending on the other factors in your application | ||
| − | *It is recommended that applicants write the LSAT by December | + | *It is recommended that applicants write the LSAT by December 2008 |
| − | * | + | *Applicants who write the LSAT in February 2009 jeopardize the completeness of their application due to the processing period for a completed LSAT. |
| − | *LSAT scores prior to June | + | *LSAT scores prior to June 2003 are not acceptable. |
Check out this link for more information: | Check out this link for more information: | ||
http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 | http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 | ||
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*Personal statement | *Personal statement | ||
| − | ** | + | **This element of the application is critical and should be thought of as taking the place of an interview. |
| + | **Applicants are asked to outline reasons behind their interest in law, specific interest in the U of Ottawa program as well as achievements, interests, community work etc. | ||
Check out this link for more information: | Check out this link for more information: | ||
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==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== | ||
| − | + | *The application deadline for the fall of 2009 is November 1st, 2008. | |
| − | *The application deadline for the fall of | ||
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Check out this link for more information: | Check out this link for more information: | ||
http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 | http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 | ||
==Tuition== | ==Tuition== | ||
| − | + | *Tuition for students entering in 2008–2009 is $10,707.55 plus fees per Fall-Winter year (September-April) | |
| − | *Tuition for students entering in | ||
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*Financial aid and scholarships are available. Check out this link for more information: | *Financial aid and scholarships are available. Check out this link for more information: | ||
http://web1.uottawa.ca/uopr/regist/droits/fees.asp?UG=True&INT=False&Period=9&Year=2007 | http://web1.uottawa.ca/uopr/regist/droits/fees.asp?UG=True&INT=False&Period=9&Year=2007 | ||
==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
| − | + | *Profile of the accepted applicants for the Dentistry program in September 2007 | |
| − | *Profile of the accepted applicants for the Dentistry program in September | + | **Number of applicants: 3495 |
| − | **Number of applicants: | + | **Number of Offers of Admission: 605 |
| − | **Number of Offers of Admission: | ||
*Places Available: 200 | *Places Available: 200 | ||
- Average GPA of Registrants: 83% | - Average GPA of Registrants: 83% | ||
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Contacts
Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca
Phone: (613) 562-8500 ext. 3270
Fax: (613) 562-5124
E-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca
Admission Requirements
General Notes
- There are 200 places each year for students entering Common Law.
- Academic performance is the most significant numerical factor in selection.
Criteria
Required classes
- No required classes
- Applicant must be in at least their third year of undergraduate studies (completed 90 credits by time of entrance)
- Completing an undergraduate degree before beginning law school is recommended.
Check out this link for more information: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=704&Itemid=187&pid=187<=en
GPA
- No minimum GPA for application
- Most successful applicants have at least an A- average overall
- In 2007, the average GPA of registrants was 83%.
Check out this link for more information: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29
LSAT
- All applicants are required to have written the LSAT, without exception.
- No minimum required score for the LSAT.
- The weight given to the LSAT will change depending on the other factors in your application
- It is recommended that applicants write the LSAT by December 2008
- Applicants who write the LSAT in February 2009 jeopardize the completeness of their application due to the processing period for a completed LSAT.
- LSAT scores prior to June 2003 are not acceptable.
Check out this link for more information: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29 http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=31
Supporting Documents
- Two letters of reference
- One reference must be from an academic source
- Two academic references is preferable, but not required
- Personal statement
- This element of the application is critical and should be thought of as taking the place of an interview.
- Applicants are asked to outline reasons behind their interest in law, specific interest in the U of Ottawa program as well as achievements, interests, community work etc.
Check out this link for more information: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=31 http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=31
Deadlines
- The application deadline for the fall of 2009 is November 1st, 2008.
Check out this link for more information: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29
Tuition
- Tuition for students entering in 2008–2009 is $10,707.55 plus fees per Fall-Winter year (September-April)
- Financial aid and scholarships are available. Check out this link for more information:
http://web1.uottawa.ca/uopr/regist/droits/fees.asp?UG=True&INT=False&Period=9&Year=2007
Statistics
- Profile of the accepted applicants for the Dentistry program in September 2007
- Number of applicants: 3495
- Number of Offers of Admission: 605
- Places Available: 200
- Average GPA of Registrants: 83% Check out this link for more information: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=704&Itemid=187&pid=187<=en
