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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 last year: 2,200
• First-year class size last year: 194
• Graduate degrees 19%
• 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

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GPA

• Minimum: none
• Average: 3.85 (86%)
  • Very few applicants are below 80%
• Based on best 3 of 4 years

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LSAT

• Minimum LSAT score: none
• Average: 168 (96th 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

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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

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Timeline for Fall 2011 entry

• Oct 6, 2012: LSAT
• Nov 1, 2012: Deadline for Application
• Dec 1, 2012: LSAT
• Dec 2012 – June 2013: Offers made
• Feb 9, 2013: LSAT (last acceptable test dates for September 2013 admission)
• Feb 2013: Welcome Day for admitted students
• April 1, 2013: First deadline to accept offers (through OUAC)

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Interview

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

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Tuition 2010-2011

• OLSAS Processing fee - $185.00 (non-refundable)
• Application fee - $ 75 (non-refundable)
• First year tuition - $23,508 + incidental/ancillary fees
• International first year tuition - $32,635 + 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

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