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*Juris Doctor (JD)
 
*Juris Doctor (JD)
 
*3 years in length  
 
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*Applicants: 600-1020
 
*Average class size:  126
 
*Average class size:  126
 
*Combined Degrees: click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/program_options/combined_degree.php here] for more information  
 
*Combined Degrees: click [http://www.usask.ca/law/prospective_students/program_information/program_options/combined_degree.php here] for more information  

Revision as of 03:19, 8 November 2010

Law
Canadian universities

Alberta
UBC
Calgary
Dalhousie
Manitoba
McGill
Moncton
New Brunswick
Ottawa
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Victoria
UWO
Windsor
York

American universities

Chicago
Columbia
Cornell
Duke
Georgetown
George Washington
Harvard
NYU
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Stanford

International universities


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

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • 3 years in length
  • Applicants: 600-1020
  • Average class size: 126
  • 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