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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
  
Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca<br>
Phone: (613) 562-8500 ext. 3270<br>
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Fax: (613) 562-5124<br>
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'''Phone:''' (613) 562-8500 ext. 3270<br>
E-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' comlaw@uOttawa.ca
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==Program Information==
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*3 years in length
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*There are 200 spots available each year
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*Academic performance is a critical factor in the selection process
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
===General Notes===
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*There are 200 places each year for students entering Common Law.
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*Academic performance is the most significant numerical factor in selection.
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
  
===Criteria===
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or have completed 90 credits (any discipline)
====Required classes====
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*No required classes
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*Required Courses: none
*Applicant must be in at least their third year of undergraduate studies (completed 90 credits by time of entrance)
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*Completing an undergraduate degree before beginning law school is recommended.
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For more information, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/admissions/full-page-content-admissions/how-to-apply.html Here]
Check out this link for more information:
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http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=704&Itemid=187&pid=187<=en
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====GPA====
 
====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
 
  
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*Minimum: N
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*Average accepted GPA 2007: 3.7 (83%)
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**A successful applicant has an average GPA of A-
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For more information, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/admissions/full-page-content-admissions/how-to-apply.html Here]
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====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
*All applicants are required to have written the LSAT, without exception.
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*No minimum required score for the LSAT.
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*Minimum scores: N
*The weight given to the LSAT will change depending on the other factors in your application
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*It is recommended that applicants write the LSAT by December 2008
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*Must be taken no later than February
*Applicants who write the LSAT in February 2009 jeopardize the completeness of their application due to the processing period for a completed LSAT.
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*LSAT scores prior to June 2003 are not acceptable.
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*If taken more than once, the highest LSAT score is taken into consideration
Check out this link for more information:
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http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29
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For more information, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/admissions/first-year-applications/general-applicants.html here]
http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=31
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Two letters of reference
 
**One reference must be from an academic source
 
**Two academic references is preferable, but not required
 
  
*Personal statement
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*All documents must be sent directly to OLSAS and not the university.
**This element of the application is critical and should be thought of as taking the place of an interview.
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**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.
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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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*Autobiography - include verifiers
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*Personal Information - date of birth etc.
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*2 reference forms
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*Official transcripts
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For more information, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/list/admissions/completing-your-application/]
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Check out this link for more information:
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==Timeline==
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==
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*Early Aug: Online applications are available
*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==
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*Nov 3: Deadline for completed OLSAS application
*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==
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For more information, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en/admissions/first-year-applications/general-applicants.html here]
*Profile of the accepted applicants for the Dentistry program in September 2007
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**Number of applicants: 3495
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**Number of Offers of Admission: 605
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==Tuition 2008-2009==
*Places Available: 200
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- Average GPA of Registrants: 83%
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* Tuition - $10 707.55 + fees
Check out this link for more information:
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http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=704&Itemid=187&pid=187<=en
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*Financial aid and scholarships are available.
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For more information on tuition, click [ http://web1.uottawa.ca/uopr/regist/droits/fees.asp?UG=True&INT=False&Period=9&Year=2007 here]
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For more information on financial aid, click [http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca/guide-to-scholarships-financial-aid-and-prizes-/full-page-content-guide-to-scholarships.../financial-aid.html here]
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[[Category:University of Ottawa|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Ottawa|Law]]
[[Category:Law|Ottawa]]
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[[Category: Law|Ottawa]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.commonlaw.uottawa.ca

Phone: (613) 562-8500 ext. 3270

Admissions e-mail: comlaw@uOttawa.ca


Program Information

  • 3 years in length
  • There are 200 spots available each year
  • Academic performance is a critical factor in the selection process

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study or have completed 90 credits (any discipline)
  • Required Courses: none

For more information, click Here


GPA

  • Minimum: N
  • Average accepted GPA 2007: 3.7 (83%)
    • A successful applicant has an average GPA of A-

For more information, click Here


LSAT

  • Minimum scores: N
  • Must be taken no later than February
  • If taken more than once, the highest LSAT score is taken into consideration

For more information, click 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)
  • Autobiography - include verifiers
  • Personal Information - date of birth etc.
  • 2 reference forms
  • Official transcripts

For more information, click [1]



Timeline

  • Early Aug: Online applications are available
  • Nov 3: Deadline for completed OLSAS application

For more information, click here


Tuition 2008-2009

  • Tuition - $10 707.55 + fees
  • Financial aid and scholarships are available.

For more information on tuition, click [ http://web1.uottawa.ca/uopr/regist/droits/fees.asp?UG=True&INT=False&Period=9&Year=2007 here]

For more information on financial aid, click here