University of Toronto Law
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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 (2010-2011): 2,200
- First-year class size (2010-2011): 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 9, 2010: LSAT
- Nov 1, 2010: Deadline for Application
- Dec 11, 2010: LSAT
- Dec – June : offers made
- Feb 12, 2011: LSAT (last possible sitting)
- Feb, 2011: Welcome Day for admitted students
- April 1, 2011: 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 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
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