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Law School
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GPA
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LSAT
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Comments
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Aboriginal applicants
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Letters and essay
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Enrolments
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Deadlines
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University
of Alberta Faculty of Law
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3.7
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161
Multiple LSAT scores averaged
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The
Admission Committee looks for outstanding academic ability in senior-level
courses (at least second year or higher), a competitive LSAT score, and skill
in written and oral communication. All applicants will be reviewed using a
combination of the LSAT score and grade-point average (GPA). The GPA will be
based on a minimum of 60 credits, completed during the applicant's most
recent years of academic study.
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The
Indigenous Academic Services Office promotes the recruitment of Aboriginal students
through a separate admission process which takes into account the distinct
cultural, linguistic, and historical differences between Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal applicants.
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No letters for regular candidates.
Personal Statement (specific question about how your background experiences
will make a contribution to the legal profession and the law faculty).
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1,150 applicants; 175 enrolled
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November
1; supporting document deadline: February 1
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University
of British Columbia Faculty of Law
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82%
Graduate and second degrees not taken into
account for GPA
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163
Multiple LSAT scores, highest used
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Applicants with First
Nations ancestry may apply in the regular category or in the First Nations category.
First Nations applicants should contact the Coordinator of First Nations
Legal Studies, at fnls@law.ubc.ca as early as possible to discuss their
application. The Faculty considers the applicant’s academic achievements,
LSAT, and their involvement with and commitment to First Nations communities
and organizations, and the applicant’s intention to use his or her legal
training to advance First Nations’ concerns and interests. Applicants are
required to establish their First Nations ancestry by enclosing a copy of
their status card. If unable to provide a status card,
applicants must provide
a chart tracing their line of ancestry. In addition, two letters of reference
are required.
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No letters accepted for regular
applicants. Personal statement (750 words max, relevant information, not the
open essay type)
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2,000 applicants; 209 enrolled
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February
1
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University
of Calgary Faculty of Law
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77%
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154 highest LSAT score is
considered
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The Faculty encourages applications from Aboriginal
Canadian applicants including applicants of Indian, Inuit and Métis heritage.
These applications will first be assessed in the usual way. However
applicants who are not admitted in this way will be further assessed for a
conditional admission. This process is designed to facilitate access to legal
education and the legal profession for Aboriginal peoples and to increase
diversity in the student body in the Law School.
An Aboriginal applicant who is
offered a conditional admission must normally attend the Program of Legal
Studies for Native People offered each summer by the College of Law,
University of Saskatchewan. This program is designed to introduce students to
the process, substance and demands of a first-year program of legal
education. A student who successfully completes this program will be regarded
as having academic credentials that are the equivalent of those of other
successful applicants and will then be admitted to the first year in the
ordinary way.
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3 letters (2 from university professors)
Statement of purpose (500 to 1000 words)
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1,200 applicants; 80 enrolled
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November 1
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Dalhousie
Law School
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81%
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159 -highest score used
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Dal interviews some of
its candidates.
Emphasis is placed primarily
on an applicant's academic record and LSAT score.
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Candidates for admission to this programme
must be either indigenous Nova Scotia Black or Mi'kmaq persons, and should indicate
this on their application materials. Otherwise the documentation is similar
to the regular admission process. The Admissions Committee conducts
interviews with applicants to the Programme.
Applicants who are accepted in one of the
designated special categories may, as a condition of their acceptance to law
school, be required by the Admissions Committee to successfully complete,
either prior to or during their first year of law school, a designated course
of study.
Native Applicants
Those native applicants who are not eligible for the
Indigenous Black and Mi'kmaq Programme and whose previous academic background
does not meet the admissions standards, are eligible to apply for admission
to the Faculty of Law through successful completion of the Programme of Legal
Studies for Native People at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law.
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2 academic letters
Statement of purpose
(no maximum length)
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1,500 applicants; 160 enrolled
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November
30 and February 28
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University
of Manitoba Faculty of Law
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3.90
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160
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There
is a special Aboriginal Admissions Program, the details of which can be
obtained by writing to the director of the Academic Support Program at the
Faculty.
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Letters and personal statement
for the individual consideration category of applicants.
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900 applicants; 300
enrolled
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Faculty of Law
McGill University
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83
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160
LSAT
not required, but must be disclosed and will be considered if written
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English
and French required.
The
committee seeks to achieve a socially diverse learning community drawn from
across Canada and beyond, in which there is a balance of women and men and of
English and French speakers, as well as representation of a diversity of aspirations,
backgrounds, and life experiences.
Admission
to McGill’s Faculty of Law is highly competitive. Students offered admission
at McGill generally have outstanding academic records in addition to their
other achievements and qualities.
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Aboriginal
persons are strongly encouraged to apply to the Faculty of Law, and are
invited to self-identify.
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2 academic letters.
Statement of purpose
(max two pages) in English or French.
Resume.
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1,300 applicants; 230
enrolled
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November 1
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Faculté de droit de l’Université de Moncton
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Minimum 2,8
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Not
required
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The entire program is
in French
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86 applicants; 51
enrolled
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March
31
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University of New
Brunswick Law School
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3.8
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158
highest
LSAT score used
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Regular
applicants are initially selected using an admission index, calculated using
the applicant's LSAT score (40 percent) and his or her GPA of all university
courses taken, including post-first-degree work (60 percent).
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930 applicants; 85
enrolled
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March
1, rolling admission
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Osgoode Hall Law
School, York University
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3.90
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162
average
score used
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Osgoode
is concerned that members of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis do not have substantial
representation in the legal profession and, accordingly, strongly encourages
applications from these groups. The committee’s decision to admit a candidate
ultimately depends on its judgement of the candidate’s ability to
successfully complete law school. The Admissions Committee strongly
recommends the Program of Legal Studies for Native People at the University
of Saskatchewan prior to entering the Law School.
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2 letters (one academic
and one non academic)
Personal Statement
(2 questions: a. Discuss
how your academic and non-academic experience has prepared you for the study
of law (2000 characters)
b. Discuss the
significance of a law degree in light of your goals (2000 characters)
For aboriginal students:
Discuss how your educational
experience has been affected as a result of systemic barriers and how this
has influenced your access to education (2000) characters and/or
Discuss the
circumstances that have affected your academic performance (2000 characters).
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2,400 applicants; 570
enrolled
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November
1
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University of Ottawa
Faculty of Law
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80%
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156
highest
LSAT score used
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Persons of indigenous ancestry, First
Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples may apply as either general or discretionary
applicants.
The Personal Statement (which is part of the
application on-line) should discuss your work, personal and community
experiences and other factors relevant to your application. Aboriginal
applicants who meet the Mature category requirements may apply in both the
Mature and Aboriginal categories.
You must also submit to OLSAS two
letters of reference, at least one of which should be from an academic
source; official transcripts of all your postsecondary education; and an
up-to-date résumé/curriculum vitae. A proof of Aboriginal ancestry, such
as a copy of a status card or a letter from your band council or Aboriginal
organization is also required.
The Admissions Committee may admit
applicants in the Aboriginal category unconditionally or subject to
successful completion of the Native Law Program. It is, therefore, crucial
that Aboriginal applicants complete their files as quickly as possible so
that the Admissions Committee can make its decision in time for eligible
applicants to begin the Native Law Program in Saskatchewan or "Le
programme prédroit pour les Autochtones" at the University of Ottawa for
French-speaking Aboriginal applicants. Both programs begin in May.
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2 letters
Statement of purpose
plus
personal and
professional achievements, interests, community work and any other relevant
factors to your application.
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2,700 applicants; 200
enrolled
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November
1
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Queen’s University
Faculty of Law
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81%
83% (last two years)
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Average
LSAT score: 161 (82nd percentile)
Highest
LSAT score used
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Queen’s Faculty of Law
is committed to the goal of increasing Aboriginal representation within the
legal profession and therefore welcomes applications from Canadian Aboriginal
people. Applications will be considered based on the applicant’s interest in and
identification with his or her Aboriginal community as well as other factors
including academic performance, results of the LSAT, employment history,
letters of reference and a personal statement. This material will form the
basis upon which the Admissions Committee will judge whether or not the
applicant will be able to undertake the J.D. degree program successfully. The
Admissions Committee recommends that an applicant have completed successfully
at least two years of postsecondary education at a recognized university or
college. An applicant who meets the minimum standards is eligible for
consideration but is not guaranteed admission.
The personal statement submitted in support of the application should explain
the applicant’s interest in, and identification with, his or her Aboriginal
community. A non-academic letter of reference should be provided to
corroborate the basis of the claim. Alternatively, a copy of the applicant’s
status card can be submitted to establish the applicant’s identification with,
or connection to, an Aboriginal community. In addition, applicants are
required to provide an academic letter of reference.
The Admissions Committee may admit applicants to the Aboriginal category
unconditionally or subject to successful completion of the Program of Legal
Studies for Native People offered each summer at the University of
Saskatchewan. Queen’s Faculty of Law fully endorses this program and
considerable weight is placed upon the evaluation of the applicant submitted
by the Director of the program.
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1 to 3 letters (1 must
be academic)
Personal statement
(show intellectual
curiosity, avid interest in the law, social commitment, reasonable judgment
and insight, leadership potential, teamwork skills, creative ability and
innovative endeavours, self-discipline, time management skills and maturity.
8,000 words)
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2,300 applicants; 500
offers
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University of
Saskatchewan College of Law
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78%
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159
highest
valid score used
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Grades
obtained for work done in graduate schools are not used as a part of the GPA
but are considered when assessing the qualifications of applicants.
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In
he case of Aboriginal persons, successful completion of the Program for Legal
Studies for Native People, held during the summer months at the Native Law
Centre, will be considered by the Admissions Committee as a special
supplementary predictor of success in law school.
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Letters for Aboriginal
applicants only.
Personal statement (academic
interests, achievements, work experience, special skills.
Non SK residents must
explain their connections to SK. Max. 500 words).
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1,100 applicants; 120
enrolled
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February
1
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University of Toronto
Faculty of Law
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85%
(3.8)
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167
(95th)
Normally,
the best LSAT score is used.
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The
Faculty has an access and academic support program for Aboriginal people. It
also admits mature students (those with five or more years of nonacademic
experience).
The Faculty believes that Aboriginal people including
those of Indian, Métis and Inuit heritage represent unique groups in Canada
deserving special recognition in admissions policy. We believe that the
admissions policy is an appropriate means of attempting to increase access to
legal services for Aboriginal people and to redress historic systemic
discrimination against them in Canadian society. The Faculty is concerned
that Aboriginal people do not have substantial representation among the ranks
of the Canadian legal profession. The Faculty also believes that the ethnic
and cultural backgrounds of these students provide valuable dimensions which
enhance the quality of legal education.
The Faculty therefore welcomes applications
from Aboriginal people and seeks to enhance their participation in
legal education and legal practice. If the Admissions Committee believes that
an Aboriginal applicant can be successful in our program, he or she will be
admitted. In appropriate cases, admission may be conditional on successful
performance in the Program of Legal Studies for Native People offered each
summer at the University of Saskatchewan. This program is designed as a
preparation for formal studies at a Canadian law school.
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Letters not required.
Personal statement
(content not prescribe, share your story with the admissions committee.
You can write about
your choice of undergraduate program and institution; the extent to which it
has prepared them for the study of law; and if appropriate, any anomalies in
the academic record).
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1,900 applicants; 300
enrolled
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University of
Victoria Faculty of Law
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83%
(3.85)
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163
89 percentile
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Applicants
in the Regular category must have a degree from a recognized
university or a minimum of three full years of undergraduate study leading toward
a degree. Admission decisions are made on a competitive basis with cumulative
GPA weighted 70 percent and LSAT weighted 30 percent. Extracurricular
activities, community involvement, work experience, and personal
characteristics are also considered.
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Fifteen positions are reserved for applicants in the Special Access
category. To qualify, an applicant's academic achievements must have been
significantly delayed, interrupted, or adversely affected by cultural or
economic factors; family or similar responsibilities; a physical, medical, or
learning disability; or other relevant factors. Applicants are evaluated on
occupational endeavors; community, public service, and cultural activities;
academic performance; and LSAT score(s).
Eight to ten positions are set aside for applicants from First Nations,
Métis, or Inuit backgrounds. Applicants in the Aboriginal category are
considered individually on the basis of academic performance, LSAT scores,
employment history, letters of reference, and past, present, and future
connections with the Aboriginal community.
If
an applicant’s academic background is deemed appropriate, the Admissions
Committee may make an offer of admission conditional upon successful
completion of the Program of Legal Studies for Native People, conducted by
the Native Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. The Faculty fully
endorses this program, and considerable weight is placed upon the evaluation
submitted by its Director.
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Letters not required
for regular category. But you must include academic and non academic referees
in your application.
Questions
about academically related extra-curricular activities, community
involvement, work experience, and personal characteristics that will be an
asset for our legal studies and in your professional legal practice.
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1,150 applicants; 105
enrolled
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February
1
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The University
of Western Ontario Faculty of Law
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82%
(3.7)
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161
Multiple
LSAT scores averaged—unless special circumstances
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The
discretionary categories (Aboriginal, Native, and Access) are primarily for
applicants who either do not have the educational requirements or whose
academic performance has been significantly affected by some disadvantage.
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Personal
statement (to expand on information provided on the application form, to
identify strengths in academics and other achievements, including all
languages spoken).
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2,350 applicants; 165
enrolled
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November
1
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University of Windsor Faculty of Law
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3.14
average
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153
average
Cumulative
LSAT score
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The admissions
committee bases its decisions on a number of factors rather than hard data.
Read the selection
criteria from the school's website.
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Windsor
Law recognizes that native Canadians are not adequately represented within the
legal profession. The admission policy of the Faculty of Law encourages
native Canadians to pursue legal studies.
Unconditional and conditional acceptances may be granted to native Canadian
applicants who are considered to have good potential for the study of law.
Applicants who have received a conditional acceptance from the Faculty of Law
and who have successfully completed the program of Legal Studies for Native
People offered each summer by the Native Law Centre at the University of
Saskatchewan will be admitted to the first year of the LLB program and
receive credit for Property Law.
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2 letters (one academic
and one non academic)
Personal profile.
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1,800 applicants; 350
enrolled
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November
3 and April 15
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