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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Address: <br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.usask.ca/law/<br>
College of Law <br>
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'''Phone:''' (306) 966-5874<br>
University of Saskatchewan <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' doreen.petrow@usask.ca <br>
15 Campus Drive <br>
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'''Address:''' <br>
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan <br>
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Doreen Petrow, Admissions Secretary <br>
S7N 5A6<br>
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College of Law, University of Saskatchewan <br>  
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15 Campus Drive <br>  
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Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A6  
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==Program Information==
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*Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
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*3 years in length
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*Aproximate  number of applications: 600~1020
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*Average class size:  115
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*Combined Degrees: click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/program_options/combined_degree.php here] for more information
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**B.Comm/LL.B
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**B.A./LL.B or B.Sc/LL.B
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**B.Admin/LL.B
  
Website: http://www.usask.ca/law/<br>
 
Phone: (306) 966-5869<br>
 
Fax: (306) 966 - 5900 <br>
 
Admissions e-mail: law_admissions@usask.ca <br>
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
===General Notes===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Special consideration is given to applicants whose educational opportunities have been hindered by circumstances such as cultural or economic disadvantage.
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*Degree: Minimum 2 years of undergraduate study (60 credits) in any discipline
 
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/faqs_llb_students.php here]
===Criteria===
 
====Course Requirements====
 
*To be eligible for admission to the first year program of the College of Law, an applicant must have a university degree from a recognized institution
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Successful applicants usually have a grade point average of 3.4 or better on a 4 point scale (approximately a B+ average or 80% average) in pre-law studies
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*Minimum: 3.4 (4.0 scale)
*GPA is calculated two ways: GPA for best 2 years & overall GPA.
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.62
*A minimum of 24 credit units in the fall and winter terms per year is required in order to calculate the GPA for your best 2 years.
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*Calculation method:
*Summer session and intersession classes are not counted in the calculation of the GPA for the best 2 years, but are counted towards the overall GPA.
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**They consider both the applicant’s overall GPA and the combined GPA of their best 2 years.  
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**Summer session and intersession classes are only counted towards the overall GPA  
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/faqs_llb_students.php Here]
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
*Average LSAT score of a successful applicant is 159 or more.
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*Minimum LSAT score: 159  
*The February sitting of the LSAT is the last date for admission in September
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*The highest LSAT score is used in the application
*It is strongly recommended that applicants write the test earlier than Feb.
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*LSATs must be taken within the last 4 years of applying.  
*Applicants can take the LSAT up to 3 times in any 2 year period.
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*Latest for writing the LSAT is February.  
*For applicants with multiple LSAT scores, the highest valid score will be used.
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/admission_information/index.php here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*[http://www.usask.ca/law/pdfs/Law_application_form.pdf Application form]
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*Application form - http://www.usask.ca/law//pdfs/Law_application_form.pdf
*Personal statement
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*$75.00 Money order application fee
*Official transcripts from ALL universities attended.
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*LSAT score – include applicant’s LSAT number on their application
*For special students: statement and relevant documents identifying and supporting the nature of your disadvantage or interruption of studies
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*personal statement  
*Letters of reference are not required for regular applicants
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*official transcripts from all universities attended  
*non-refundable $75 Money Order application fee
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*For special students: statement and relevant documents identifying and supporting the nature of your  
 
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disadvantage or interruption of studies
==Deadlines==
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*Reference letters- only required for Special Applicants (not necessary for regular applicants)
*October 15 - Acceptance of new applications for the following term commences
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*For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/faqs_llb_students.php here]
*February 1 - Application and Supporting Documents Deadline
 
 
 
==Tuition==
 
 
 
*Tuition for September 2007 has been set at $6840.00.
 
**Mandatory student fees are $647.79, giving a total of $7487.79
 
**The cost of books is estimated at $1600.00
 
*All first year applicants are automatically considered for most entrance scholarships upon acceptance.
 
*Other scholarships require an application from individual students.
 
  
==Statistics==
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==Timeline==
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*Oct 15: First day for accepting applications  (first-come-first-serve basis)
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*Nov: Beginning of offers of admission
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*Feb 1: Deadline for applications 
  
*The College of Law receives between 600 and 1010 applications for 115 seats in the first year class.
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==Tuition 2008-2009==
*There were 1020 applications for the September 2006 class.
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*Application fee - $ 75 (Must be paid in order to submit an application)
*Acceptance rate for 2006: 13.7%
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*First year tuition - $6840.00
*In the class of September 2007, the average GPA for applicants in the Regular category was 3.56.
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*Mandatory Student fees - $640.78
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*Total first year fees - $2200.00
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*Scholarships and Bursaries – All applicants are automatically considered for one upon acceptance
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/faqs_llb_students.php here]<br>
  
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Saskatchewan]]
 
[[Category:Law|Saskatchewan]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.usask.ca/law/
Phone: (306) 966-5874
Admissions e-mail: doreen.petrow@usask.ca
Address:
Doreen Petrow, Admissions Secretary
College of Law, University of Saskatchewan
15 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A6

Program Information

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
  • 3 years in length
  • Aproximate number of applications: 600~1020
  • Average class size: 115
  • Combined Degrees: click here for more information
    • B.Comm/LL.B
    • B.A./LL.B or B.Sc/LL.B
    • B.Admin/LL.B


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Minimum 2 years of undergraduate study (60 credits) in any discipline

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: 3.4 (4.0 scale)
  • Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.62
  • Calculation method:
    • They consider both the applicant’s overall GPA and the combined GPA of their best 2 years.
    • Summer session and intersession classes are only counted towards the overall GPA

For more information, click Here

LSAT

  • Minimum LSAT score: 159
  • The highest LSAT score is used in the application
  • LSATs must be taken within the last 4 years of applying.
  • Latest for writing the LSAT is February.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application form - http://www.usask.ca/law//pdfs/Law_application_form.pdf
  • $75.00 Money order application fee
  • LSAT score – include applicant’s LSAT number on their application
  • personal statement
  • official transcripts from all universities attended
  • For special students: statement and relevant documents identifying and supporting the nature of your

disadvantage or interruption of studies

  • Reference letters- only required for Special Applicants (not necessary for regular applicants)
  • For more information, click here

Timeline

  • Oct 15: First day for accepting applications (first-come-first-serve basis)
  • Nov: Beginning of offers of admission
  • Feb 1: Deadline for applications

Tuition 2008-2009

  • Application fee - $ 75 (Must be paid in order to submit an application)
  • First year tuition - $6840.00
  • Mandatory Student fees - $640.78
  • Total first year fees - $2200.00
  • Scholarships and Bursaries – All applicants are automatically considered for one upon acceptance

For more information on tuition, click here