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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
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Website: http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/<br>
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'''Website:'''http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca <br>
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Phone: 416-736-5712 <br>
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'''Phone:''' 416-736-5712 <br>
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Admissions e-mail: admissions@osgoode.yorku.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@osgoode.yorku.ca <br>
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
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*Three year program
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*3 years in length
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*Combined programs available
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/programs/jd-program/upper-year-program/joint-combined-programs here]
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*Typical number of applicants: 2 500
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*Class size: 290
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/advantages.html here]
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 3000
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*Class size in 2013: 290 (84% in-province, 14% out-of-province, 1% international)
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/programs/jd-program here] <br>
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
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===Course and Degree Requirements===
 
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*Minimum three years of undergraduate study
 
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying_requirements.html here]
 
  
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===GPA===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Minimum: None indicated, but the recommended grade is "A-"
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*Minimum of 3 full years at a recognized university in a program leading to a degree (90 credit hours of study)
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*Range of accepted scores 2009:
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/prospective-students/jd-program/applying/first-year-program here]
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**3.70 or more: 38%
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**3.50-3.69: 29%
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**3.33-3.49: 22%
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====GPA====
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**3.33 or less: 11%
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*Average grade/GPA: 3.7
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*Calculated based on best two years of study
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*Calculation method:
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying.html here] and [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying_requirements.html here]
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** The Admissions Committee looks at the cumulative GPA
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/prospective-students/jd-program/applying here]
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====LSAT====
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*Minimum score: 160 (80th percentile)
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*The highest LSAT score will be considered.
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*The LSAT must be taken before February 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 2009 will not be accepted.
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/prospective-students/jd-program/applying here]
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====Supporting Documents====
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*OLSAS Application
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*LSAT scores
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/prospective-students/jd-program/applying here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*November 1, 2013: OLSAS application deadline
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/prospective-students/jd-program/applying here]
  
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===LSAT===
 
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*Minimum: None indicated, but the recommended percentile is 80%
 
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*Range of accepted percentiles 2009:
 
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**90th percentile or greater:  32%
 
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**80-89th percentile:         52%
 
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**80th percentile or less: 16%
 
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*Must be written within the last five years
 
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*Must be written at the latest by February of the year applicant is applying to (February 2011)
 
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*Highest LSAT score is considered
 
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying.html here], [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying_requirements.html here] and [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying_getting_ready.html here]
 
  
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===Application and Supporting Documents===
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==Interview==
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*Application submitted through [http://www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/ OLSAS]
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*Interviews are not conducted.
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*Autobiographical sketch (similar to a CV)
 
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*Personal statement
 
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**All applicants must complete part A and B
 
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*Minimum two letters of reference
 
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*All post-secondary transcripts
 
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*Financial statement
 
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying_getting_ready.html here]
 
  
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===Interviews===
 
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*The admissions committee may on occasion, by invitation, interview an applicant in order to assist in the selection process
 
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*Interviews should not be requested
 
  
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==Timeline for 2011 Admission==
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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*November 1, 2010 - Deadline to submit application through OLSAS
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*In-province/domestic students:
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For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/olsas/ here]<br>
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**Total first year fees: $22,501.26
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*Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
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**Total first year fees: $23,326.26
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For more information, click [http://sfs.yorku.ca/fees/courses/index.php?term=fw13&faculty=Law%2B%2528JD%2529 here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/programs/jd-program/financial-services here]
  
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==Tuition==
 
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*Tuition for 2010-2011 academic year: $18,481.92
 
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For more information, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/jd/applying_fees.html here]<br>
 
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca/financial_services/ here]
 
  
 
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Contacts

Website:http://www.osgoode.yorku.ca
Phone: 416-736-5712
Admissions e-mail: admissions@osgoode.yorku.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: 3000
  • Class size in 2013: 290 (84% in-province, 14% out-of-province, 1% international)

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 full years at a recognized university in a program leading to a degree (90 credit hours of study)

For more information, click here


GPA

  • Average grade/GPA: 3.7
  • Calculation method:
    • The Admissions Committee looks at the cumulative GPA

For more information, click here


LSAT

  • Minimum score: 160 (80th percentile)
  • The highest LSAT score will be considered.
  • The LSAT must be taken before February 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 2009 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here


Supporting Documents

  • OLSAS Application
  • LSAT scores

For more information, click here


Timeline 2013-2014

  • November 1, 2013: OLSAS application deadline

For more information, click here


Interview

  • Interviews are not conducted.


Tuition 2010-2011

  • In-province/domestic students:
    • Total first year fees: $22,501.26
  • Out-of-province/non-domestic students:
    • Total first year fees: $23,326.26

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

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