University of Windsor Law

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Contacts

Website: http://web4.uwindsor.ca/law
Phone: 519-253-3000
Admissions e-mail: lawadmit@uwindsor.ca

Program Information

  • University of Windsor changed its law degree designation from a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree to a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
  • Three year program (or half-time option for six years)
  • Approximate number of applications: 1 900
  • Canadian & American Dual J.D. Program also available in cooperation with University of Detroit
  • Other joint degrees available

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Minimum two years of undergraduate study following "senior matriculation"
  • Minimum three years of undergraduate study following "junior matriculation"
  • Work experience, community involvement, personal accomplishments, career objectives, LSAT scores and university undergraduate program are considered for admission

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GPA

  • Sucess in undergraduate program is considered
  • Average accepted GPA 2011-2012: 3.07

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LSAT

  • Must be written within six years of application
  • 2011-2012 entering class had an average LSAT score of 158

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Application and Supporting Documents

  • Application submitted through Ontario Law School Application Service (here)
  • Must complete University of Windsor Personal Profile
  • All official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
    • One academic, one non-academic

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Timeline

  • Deadline to submit application for J.D. program:
    • November 1, 2012 for first-year students
    • May 1, 2013 for transfer or visiting students

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Tuition 2012-2013

  • Tuition and compulsory fees
    • Canadian student: $7,927.29 CAD for one term
    • Visa student: $13,743.27 CAD for one term

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