University of Victoria Law

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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
• 2012-2013 Applicants accepted: 97 (in regular category)
• 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)

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GPA

• Accounts for 70% of index score
• Regular category, 2012
  • Average- 3.88 (4.3 scale)
  • Range - 3.56-4.31

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LSAT

• Accounts for 30% of index score
• Regular category, 2012
  • Average - 163
  • Range - 156-175
• Must be written within the last five years
• Last date to write the LSAT is in December 2012
• Only highest score is considered

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Application and Supporting Documents

• Online application, available here
  • application fee of 84.50 CAD
• Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
  • unofficial can be uploaded first until offer of admission is given
• TOEFL of at least 100 (iBT) if last three years of education is not in English.
• Information regarding extra-curriculars
  • Bonus points are awarded for certain extra-curricular activities if applicant is not competitive based on LSAT score and GPA alone (see the FAQ)
  • Must provide contact information of referees who can discuss applicants extra-curricular work (FAQ)

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Timeline

• Fall, 2012 - Recommended time to submit application
• November, 2012 - First offers of admission are made
• December 31, 2012 - Deadline to submit application in Regular Applicant category
• March 31, 2013 - Transcripts due

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Tuition

• For Canadian students:
  • Tuition (2012-2013) - 8 678.08 CAD
  • Other fees (2012-2013) - 1 076.58 CAD

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