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*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*Three year program
 
*Three year program
*2012-2013 Applicants accepted: 97 (in regular category)
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*2013-2014 Applicants accepted: 110
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*Average class  of 25 or less
 
*Rolling admission
 
*Rolling admission
 
*What it takes to be a lawyer guide, available [http://www.law.uvic.ca/docs/considering_a_career_in_law.pdf here]
 
*What it takes to be a lawyer guide, available [http://www.law.uvic.ca/docs/considering_a_career_in_law.pdf here]
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===GPA===
 
===GPA===
*Accounts for 70% of index score
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*Accounts for 50% of index score
*Regular category, 2012
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*Regular category, 2013
**Average- 3.88 (4.3 scale)
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**Range - 3.80-3.90
**Range - 3.56-4.31
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For more information, click [http://www.uvic.ca/law/admissions/jdadmissionfaqs/index.php#eligiblelsat here]
For more information, click [http://law.uvic.ca/prospective/jd/regular.php here]
 
  
 
===LSAT===
 
===LSAT===
*Accounts for 30% of index score
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*Accounts for 50% of index score
*Regular category, 2012
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*Regular category, 2013
 
**Average - 163
 
**Average - 163
 
**Range - 156-175
 
**Range - 156-175
 
*Must be written within the last five years
 
*Must be written within the last five years
*Last date to write the LSAT is in December 2012
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*Last date to write the LSAT is in December 2013
 
*Only highest score is considered
 
*Only highest score is considered
For more information, click [http://law.uvic.ca/prospective/jd/regular.php here]
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*May be written up to three times in a two-year period
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For more information, click [http://www.uvic.ca/law/admissions/jdadmissionfaqs/index.php#eligiblelsat here]
  
 
===Application and Supporting Documents===
 
===Application and Supporting Documents===
 
*Online application, available [https://www.uvic.ca/BAN2P/bzsklogn.p_display_login here]
 
*Online application, available [https://www.uvic.ca/BAN2P/bzsklogn.p_display_login here]
**application fee of 84.50 CAD
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**Application fee of $86.19
 
*Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
 
*Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
**unofficial can be uploaded first until offer of admission is given
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**Unofficial can be uploaded first until offer of admission is given
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*A personal statement not exceeding 750 words
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*One copy of a transcript from each and every post-secondary institutions
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*No letter of reference are required in the Regular admissions category
 
*TOEFL of at least 100 (iBT) if last three years of education is not in English.
 
*TOEFL of at least 100 (iBT) if last three years of education is not in English.
*Information regarding extra-curriculars
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For more information, click [http://www.uvic.ca/law/admissions/firstyearadmissions/regularcategory/index.php here]
**Bonus points are awarded for certain extra-curricular activities if applicant is not competitive based on LSAT score and GPA alone (see the [http://law.uvic.ca/admission_faq.php#4 FAQ])
 
**Must provide contact information of referees who can discuss applicants extra-curricular work ([http://law.uvic.ca/admission_faq.php#9 FAQ])
 
For more information, click [http://law.uvic.ca/apply.php here]
 
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
 
*Fall, 2012 - Recommended time to submit application
 
*Fall, 2012 - Recommended time to submit application
*November, 2012 - First offers of admission are made
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*November, 2013 - First offers of admission are made
*December 31, 2012 - Deadline to submit application in Regular Applicant category
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*December 1, 2013 - Deadline to submit application in Regular Applicant category
*March 31, 2013 - Transcripts due
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*March 1, 2014 - Supporting Document Deadline (Transcript)
For more information, click [http://www.law.uvic.ca/dates.php here]
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For more information, click [http://www.uvic.ca/law/admissions/apply-now/index.php here]
  
==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*For Canadian students:
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*Domestic Students- $8,851
**Tuition (2012-2013) - 8 678.08 CAD
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*Other fees - $1096
**Other fees (2012-2013) - 1 076.58 CAD
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*Texts and course materials - $1500/year
For more information and financial aid/bursaries, click [http://www.law.uvic.ca/prospective/tuition.php here]
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* 2012-2013 Law Co-op work term fee is $636
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*Cost of Living $9120
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For more information and financial aid/bursaries, click [http://www.uvic.ca/law/admissions/finaid/index.php here]
  
 
[[Category:University of Victoria|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Victoria|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Victoria]]
 
[[Category:Law|Victoria]]

Revision as of 14:40, 1 November 2013

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Contacts

Website: http://www.law.uvic.ca/
Phone: 250-721-8151
Admissions e-mail: lawadmss@uvic.ca

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Three year program
  • 2013-2014 Applicants accepted: 110
  • Average class of 25 or less
  • Rolling admission
  • What it takes to be a lawyer guide, available here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Applicant must complete at least three years of study towards an undergraduate degree (any discipline)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Accounts for 50% of index score
  • Regular category, 2013
    • Range - 3.80-3.90

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Accounts for 50% of index score
  • Regular category, 2013
    • Average - 163
    • Range - 156-175
  • Must be written within the last five years
  • Last date to write the LSAT is in December 2013
  • Only highest score is considered
  • May be written up to three times in a two-year period

For more information, click here

Application and Supporting Documents

  • Online application, available here
    • Application fee of $86.19
  • Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
    • Unofficial can be uploaded first until offer of admission is given
  • A personal statement not exceeding 750 words
  • One copy of a transcript from each and every post-secondary institutions
  • No letter of reference are required in the Regular admissions category
  • TOEFL of at least 100 (iBT) if last three years of education is not in English.

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • Fall, 2012 - Recommended time to submit application
  • November, 2013 - First offers of admission are made
  • December 1, 2013 - Deadline to submit application in Regular Applicant category
  • March 1, 2014 - Supporting Document Deadline (Transcript)

For more information, click here

Tuition 2013-2014

  • Domestic Students- $8,851
  • Other fees - $1096
  • Texts and course materials - $1500/year
  • 2012-2013 Law Co-op work term fee is $636
  • Cost of Living $9120

For more information and financial aid/bursaries, click here