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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 280 spots available each year (as of 2009)

• 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

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GPA

• Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.7 (83%)
  • A successful applicant has an average GPA of A-

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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

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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 from all post-secondary institutions attended

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Timeline

• Early Aug: Online applications are available

• Nov 1: Deadline for completed OLSAS application

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Tuition 2010-2011

• Tuition - $13,391.33 + fees

• Financial aid and scholarships are available.

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