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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.law.uwo.ca/ <br>
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'''Website:'''http://www.law.uwo.ca <br>
Phone: 519-661-3347 <br>
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'''Phone:''' (519) 661-3346 <br>
Admissions e-mail: lawapp@uwo.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' lawapp@uwo.ca <br>
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
*Three year program
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*3 years in length
*Joint degrees available
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.law.uwo.ca/academic_programs/jd_programs.html here]
*Number of applications (2011): 2 750
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*Class size: 175
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 2800
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*Class size in 2013: 175
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/academic_programs/jd_programs.html here] <br>
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
===Course and Degree Requirements===
 
*Three or four year undergraduate degree<br>
 
[http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2011/pg489.html Admission Requirements]<br>
 
  
===GPA===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Competitive GPA: 3.7 (4.0 scale) over last two years of study  
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*Degree: minimum 3 years of full-time undergraduate university study
*Average: 3.8
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/admissions/first_year_applications.html here]
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====GPA====
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*Average grade/GPA: 3.7
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.7
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*Calculation method:
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** The Admissions Committee focuses more on the last 2 full years of undergraduate study.
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/admissions/first_year_applications.html here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/admissions/first_year_applications.html here]
  
===LSAT===
 
*Competitive score: above 80th percentile
 
*Median: 160
 
*LSAT must be written a the lastest by February of the intended year of admission
 
*All scores considered, but highest score is given most focus
 
  
===Application and Supporting Documents===
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====LSAT====
*Application submitted through Ontario Law School Application Service ([http://www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/ OLSAS])
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*Average score: 80th percentile
*Personal statement
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*Average LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2013: 88th percentile
*Two letters of reference
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*All scores will be reviewed but the Admission Committee will use the latest, highest score.
**One must be academic
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*The LSAT must be taken before February 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. It is strongly recommended that the LSAT is taken before December 2013.
For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/academic_programs/jd_programs.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/admissions/first_year_applications.html here]
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====Supporting Documents====
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*OLSAS application
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*2 reference letters (one must be academic)
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*Personal statement
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/admissions/first_year_applications.html here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*November 1, 2013: Deadline for OLSAS application
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*January 2014: Offers of admission begin
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*February 2014: Deadline to write LSAT
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/admissions/index.html here]
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==Interview==
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*Interviews are not conducted
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==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
*November 1, 2012 - Deadline to submit application for 2012.
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*In-province/domestic students:
*January, 2013 - First offers of admission are issued<br>
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**First year tuition: $10,500
[http://www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/olsas-dates/ Deadline and Application Process]
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**Total first year fees: $11,785
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**First year tuition: $24,500
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**Total first year fees: $26,515
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/academic_programs/graduate_programs/tuition_and_financial_support.html#FinancingMLS here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://law.uwo.ca/supprt_services/finances/index.html here]
  
==Tuition==
 
*Canadian student: $ $11,070 CAD
 
*International student: $24,920 CAD
 
*[http://www.law.uwo.ca/support_services/finances/awards_and_scholarships.html Entrance Scolarships] are available
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.uwo.ca/academic_programs/graduate_programs/tuition_and_financial_support.html#FinancingMLS here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Western Ontario|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Western]]
 
[[Category:Law|Western]]

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Contacts

Website:http://www.law.uwo.ca
Phone: (519) 661-3346
Admissions e-mail: lawapp@uwo.ca


Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • 3 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here


Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2013: 2800
  • Class size in 2013: 175

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: minimum 3 years of full-time undergraduate university study

For more information, click here


GPA

  • Average grade/GPA: 3.7
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2013: 3.7
  • Calculation method:
    • The Admissions Committee focuses more on the last 2 full years of undergraduate study.

For more information, click here


LSAT

  • Average score: 80th percentile
  • Average LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2013: 88th percentile
  • All scores will be reviewed but the Admission Committee will use the latest, highest score.
  • The LSAT must be taken before February 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. It is strongly recommended that the LSAT is taken before December 2013.

For more information, click here


Supporting Documents

  • OLSAS application
  • 2 reference letters (one must be academic)
  • Personal statement

For more information, click here


Timeline 2013-2014

  • November 1, 2013: Deadline for OLSAS application
  • January 2014: Offers of admission begin
  • February 2014: Deadline to write LSAT

For more information, click here


Interview

  • Interviews are not conducted


Tuition 2013-2014

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $10,500
    • Total first year fees: $11,785
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • First year tuition: $24,500
    • Total first year fees: $26,515

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here