The choice is purely personal, and depends on your independent study style. If you would like to speak with a current JD student about the resources they found helpful, please contact the Allard School of Law Student Ambassadors. Applicants interested in self-studying are strongly advised to consider this option. There is no required course of pre-law study. Students enter the Allard School of Law from a variety of pre-law disciplines and we have found that students can and do succeed at law school regardless of their previous courses of study.
Law school does require, however, that students be able to read and process large amounts of written material. It also requires that students have good oral comprehension and communication skills, and that students be able to write clearly and well.
Applicants who are concerned that their course of pre-law study has not required them to develop these skills should consider taking a credit or non-credit writing course, or availing themselves of online resources and tutorials designed to improve their writing skills.
Your university study skills or writing centre may be able to refer you to such resources. Have obtained an undergraduate degree in an approved course of studies from an approved university. Diploma or Certificate programs are ineligible;. Have successfully completed the first three years minimum 90 credits or more of an approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at an approved university. A full complement of third year level courses must be completed by the end of the Spring Semester.
Applicants completing their third year at the time of the application deadline are eligible under this second option; however, an offer of acceptance will be conditional on the maintenance of the academic average obtained in the first two years of studies.
The third year of studies must be completed by the end of the Spring Semester of the year of admission. Spring Semester runs from January to April. To be considered for admission, applicants must have successfully completed three years minimum 90 credits of an approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at an approved University. The 90 credits must be completed no later than the end of April in the year of entry.
However, prospective applicants should be aware that almost all of our JD students have completed a four year degree. In recent years approximately five applicants a year have been admitted without a four-year undergraduate degree. No, you do not need to take Law 12 or any equivalent high school law courses. However, you should ensure that the courses you take and the marks you receive in high school fulfill the requirements of the undergraduate program you wish to enter.
We do not require reference letters for applications in the General Category. Two reference letters are required in all other categories Discretionary, Indigenous, as well as upper-year transfer or letter of permission applications.
Two reference letters are required for applications not submitted under the General Category. There is no specific form or format required, but for the Discretionary and Indigenous categories, our preference is one professional reference and one academic reference.
In situations where either a professional or academic reference cannot be obtained, submitting two of the same type of reference is acceptable. For upper-year categories Transfer, Letter of Permission , both letters of reference should be from law professors at your current institution. Reference letters should be mailed directly to our office by your referee, and they should sign the back of the envelope.
Referees may also e-mail letters of reference directly to admissions allard. Please ensure that your full name is used in your reference letters so we are able to match them with your file. Note: When selecting a referee, make sure they are able to speak positively about your academic, extracurricular, or employment contributions. Generic letters simply stating that you took X class and received Y grade are largely unpersuasive.
A limited number of positions in first year law are available for discretionary applicants. The Discretionary Category is for applicants who may have relevant achievements and experiences, but because of special factors in life, may not satisfy one or more of the requirements for General applicants. The Admissions Committee has the discretion to respond to such circumstances by taking into account factors such as disability or special needs, financial disadvantage, age generally for applicants over 30 years of age , membership in a historically disadvantaged group, and any other factors that the applicant wishes the Committee to consider.
These factors will be considered in the context of the applicant's other achievements, work experiences, volunteer work, and community involvement. Discretionary applicants are required to have completed the first two years of an approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at an approved college or university.
Two letters of reference are required, and where appropriate, documentation such as medical reports should be submitted. For the General category: The structure of the personal statement under the General category has changed for this year.
Applicants are now required to answer the three questions listed below. Please clearly number your answers and include your name and birthdate at the top of every page. Note: Equity factors relate to systemic barriers to equal access to opportunities. These include grounds of discrimination found in human rights laws, such as race, sex, disability, gender identity, nationality, religion, age, and family status.
Diversity factors relate to other personal characteristics and identities. These include cultural, social, and socio-economic diversity. For all other categories: The purpose of the personal statement is to provide the Admissions Committee with any information an applicant considers relevant to the review and evaluation of their application. The Admissions Committee is particularly interested in hearing why you want to study law, what makes you well-suited to the study of law e.
A personal statement should also highlight those aspects of your personal history that will generally enhance your application. For example, you should set out relevant information about any academically related extra-curricular activities, community involvement, paid and volunteer work experiences, parental or caregiver responsibilities, and any other relevant personal characteristics and attributes.
You should consider including information about any significant life circumstances which may have arisen in the course of your studies. I currently have 90 credits, but by the end of this semester in December I will have credits.
I am in my last year. I am taking 5 classes this current fall semester. Would they not count this fall semester? Also, would I be eligible for the 12 credit drops? Any information would be appreciated, thanks! In your case, Allard will only consider your grades from first through third year. They will not look at the grades you'll receive this term. Renerik Thanks for the clarification.
I called UBC earlier today as well. Bummer, was looking forward to including fall grades but first 90 credits will be fine too. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment.
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Recommended Posts. Gamgee Posted June 6. Law School Admit. Posted June 6. Hi All, Moved the below collected info from old form to reddit wiki and now hopefully to its final resting spot. Start by reviewing our 'how to apply' page for step by step instructions. We also encourage you to get in touch with one of our student ambassadors to help answer any questions you might have about the law school experience.
As always, you can connect with the JD admissions team to discuss. Posted in : Study Law Show details. Send by courier. Posted in : Services Law Show details. Different schools assign different weights to each of these numbers, but both numbers will play a large role in where you will end up studying law. To find the grade point average GPA equivalent whether on a 4. Note: Admissions offices at different schools may evaluate on different scales.
Disclaimer: Admissions outcomes are based on numerous factors including your background, the strength of your essays, and the current needs of each school. This tool is only meant to give you an idea of where you stand. If your confirmed average is 83, you should be "safe" to get in with a LSAT. Doesn't matter what program you're in, your GPA is assessed the same. Posted in : Form Law Show details.
Just get a really good LSAT score and don't expect to go to the top schools. Don't go to a foreign school, it looks bad if you want to come back to Canada and practice. Related Items: applying to law school , jd , law school , law school admissions Related Law Firms:.
Grad Empl. It's possible. As you know, that's an exceedingly good LSAT score, and if that's all schools looked at, you'd likely have your pick of pretty much any law school you wanted. But they don't just look at that, of course You have a pretty low GPA , especially if you're plan.
This article will take a general look at the GPA you need to get into each of the various tiers of law schools. Its accuracy is by no means warranted and the data points are not generalizable. If you are still in undergrad, then work hard to achieve a high GPA! Another alternative that some students pursue if possible and if practicable , is to extend their time in undergrad.
Posted in : University Law Show details. GPA based on all years of undergraduate study, but UBC drops lowest 12 credits from calculation of admissions GPA for applicants who have graduated and drops lowest 6 credits from admissions GPA for applicants in their third year of college.
The ranges are broad. The Berkeley Graduate Division requires that graduate students have at least a 3. Exceptions can be made for very promising applicants. Posted in : Media Law Show details. Most successful law school applicants have strong undergraduate academic records because it is a primary factor in most admission criteria.
Therefore it is best to keep your GPA high to remain competitive. Just Now Hi there! I know you can apply after completing only three years of an undergrad degree, but they only will drop one or two classes from your GPA calculation. John's University: 3.
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