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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Address:<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.law.utoronto.ca/<br>
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Faculty of Law <br>
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'''Phone:''' (416) 978 - 3716 <br>
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University of Toronto <br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' law.admissions@utoronto.ca <br>  
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84 Queen's Park <br>
 
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Toronto, Ontario <br>
 
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CANADA M5S2C5 <br>
 
  
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Website: http://www.law.utoronto.ca<br>
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==Program Information==
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Phone: (416) 978-3716<br>
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
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Fax: (416) 978-7899<br>
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*3 years in length
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Email: law.admissions@utoronto.ca
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*Number of applications: 1,900
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*First-year class size:  180
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*Combined Degrees: 12 programs offered (click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/4/14/0/0&contentId=465&cType=webpages#Combined here] )
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
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====General Notes====
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*180 applicants admitted yearly
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*Regular Applicants: completed at least three years of undergraduate studies by the end of May of the year of entry (any discipline)
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*The U of T J.D. program does not allow students to specialize in a particular kind of law
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**Majority of students have completed four years of studies.
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*The U of T J.D. program gives certification to practice in Canada
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*Two other admission categories:
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**Mature Applicants - at least five years without any academic experience
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**Aboriginal Applicants – aprox. 25-30 Aboriginals enrolled in the JD program
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===Criteria===
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For more information, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/4/14/0/0&contentId=465&cType=webpages#First here]
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====Required classes====
 
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*There are no particular classes required for entry.
 
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*Applicants must have successfully completed 3 years of an approved course leading to a degree no later than the end of May in the year of entry.
 
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*Almost all successful applicants have an undergraduate degree.
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Successful applicants had a median cGPA of 85% (based on the best three of the four years).
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*Minimum: none
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*Very few applicants admitted have a cGPA below 78%, but there is no cutoff.
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*Average: 3.8 (85%)  
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/1/0&contentId=347&cType=webpages#ApplicationofAdmissionPolicy
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**Very few applicants are below 80%
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*Based on best 3 of 4 years
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For more information, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/1/0&contentId=347#ApplicationofAdmissionPolicy here]
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
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*The last LSAT score accepted is the February test.
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*Minimum LSAT score: none
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*Successful applicants have a median LSAT score in the 95th percentile, few candidates with scores below the 85th percentile are admitted.
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*Average: 166 (95th percentile)
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**Very few applicants are below the 88th percentile  
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*If taken more than once, the highest score is taken in consideration
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*The test must be taken within four years prior to application
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For more information, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/1/0&contentId=347#ApplicationofAdmissionPolicy here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*The Personal Statement
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*Ontario Law School Application Form (OLSAS) – a hard-copy application may be requested for $20
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*Letters of recommendation are not required
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*Academic transcripts – sent to Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
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Check out this link for more information: http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/4/0&contentId=348&cType=webpages#Personal%20Statement
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*LSAT score(s)
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*Personal statement – part of OLSAS
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====Other Important Information====
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*Letter of Recommendation(s) – not required, but may be submitted
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The Admissions Committee may also give weight to:
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for more information, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/4/0&contentId=348&cType=webpages#Procedure here]
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*Work Experience
 
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*Graduate Study
 
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*Outstanding accomplishments in a non-academic activity
 
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*Any other special circumstances worthy of mentioning
 
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==Deadlines==
 
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*November 3, 2008: Deadline for Application to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC)
 
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*February 7, 2009: Last possible LSAT sitting for September 2009 admission.
 
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==Tuition==
 
  
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*The tuition fees for domestic students for 2007 to 2008 academic year were $17,280 (excluding incidental/ancillary fees).
 
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*Financial aid and scholarships are available
 
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==Statistics==
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==Timeline for Fall 2009 entry==
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*Oct 4, 2008: LSAT
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*Nov 3, 2008: Deadline for Application
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*Dec 6, 2008: LSAT
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*Dec – June : offers made
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*Feb 7, 2009: LSAT (last possible sitting)
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*Feb, 2009: Welcome Day for admitted students
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*April 1, 2009: First deadline to accept offers (through OUAC)
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For more information, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/5/0&contentId=833&cType=webpages here]
  
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*Profile of the accepted applicants for the Law program in September 2008:
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==Interview==
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**Number of applicants: 1900
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*There are no interviews conducted due to the large number of applicants
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**Number accepted: 180
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*If any inquiries, contact the University Admissions Office
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For more information, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/1/0&contentId=347#ApplicationofAdmissionPolicy here]
  
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==Tuition 2008-2009==
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*OLSAS Processing fee - $185.00 (non-refundable)
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*Application fee - $ 75 (non-refundable)
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*First year tuition - $20, 155 + incidental/ancillary fees
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*International first year tuition - $29,601 + incidental/ancillary fees
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*Int’l Students Health fee - $756 (mandatory)
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*All admitted students are automatically considered for the merit-based scholarships
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*For a list of entrance bursaries and scholarships, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/4/0&contentId=386 here] 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.law.utoronto.ca/prosp_stdn_content.asp?itemPath=3/6/15/6/0&contentId=828 here]<br>
  
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Toronto|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Toronto]]
 
[[Category:Law|Toronto]]

Revision as of 00:03, 23 June 2009

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Contacts

Website: http://www.law.utoronto.ca/
Phone: (416) 978 - 3716
Admissions e-mail: law.admissions@utoronto.ca

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • 3 years in length
  • Number of applications: 1,900
  • First-year class size: 180
  • Combined Degrees: 12 programs offered (click here )

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Regular Applicants: completed at least three years of undergraduate studies by the end of May of the year of entry (any discipline)
    • Majority of students have completed four years of studies.
  • Two other admission categories:
    • Mature Applicants - at least five years without any academic experience
    • Aboriginal Applicants – aprox. 25-30 Aboriginals enrolled in the JD program

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum: none
  • Average: 3.8 (85%)
    • Very few applicants are below 80%
  • Based on best 3 of 4 years

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Minimum LSAT score: none
  • Average: 166 (95th percentile)
    • Very few applicants are below the 88th percentile
  • If taken more than once, the highest score is taken in consideration
  • The test must be taken within four years prior to application

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Ontario Law School Application Form (OLSAS) – a hard-copy application may be requested for $20
  • Academic transcripts – sent to Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
  • LSAT score(s)
  • Personal statement – part of OLSAS
  • Letter of Recommendation(s) – not required, but may be submitted

for more information, click here


Timeline for Fall 2009 entry

  • Oct 4, 2008: LSAT
  • Nov 3, 2008: Deadline for Application
  • Dec 6, 2008: LSAT
  • Dec – June : offers made
  • Feb 7, 2009: LSAT (last possible sitting)
  • Feb, 2009: Welcome Day for admitted students
  • April 1, 2009: First deadline to accept offers (through OUAC)

For more information, click here

Interview

  • There are no interviews conducted due to the large number of applicants
  • If any inquiries, contact the University Admissions Office

For more information, click here

Tuition 2008-2009

  • OLSAS Processing fee - $185.00 (non-refundable)
  • Application fee - $ 75 (non-refundable)
  • First year tuition - $20, 155 + incidental/ancillary fees
  • International first year tuition - $29,601 + incidental/ancillary fees
  • Int’l Students Health fee - $756 (mandatory)
  • All admitted students are automatically considered for the merit-based scholarships
  • For a list of entrance bursaries and scholarships, click here

For more information on tuition, click here

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