Oxford Seminars LSAT Test Preparation

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Preparation Courses
131 Bloor Street West, Suite 200-390
Toronto, ON M5S 1R8
(416) 924-3240
1027 Davie Street, Suite 900
Vancouver, BC V6E 4L2
(604) 683-3430
1-800-269-6719
[email protected]
www.oxfordseminars.ca
Table of Contents
About Our Course
Convenient Weekend Study Schedule
30-Hour LSAT Test Prep Course Outline
Limited Class Size
Practice LSAT Exam Tests with Review
Our Instructors
Personal LSAT Tutoring Available
Free Repeat Policy
How to Master the Application Process
The Law School Admission Test
LSAT Exam Breakdown
Our Commitment to You
Proven and Effective Test Strategies
Our Upcoming 30 and 48 Hour Courses
How to Register
Registration Form
Law School Profiles
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Dear Student:
Thank you for enquiring about our LSAT test preparation courses.
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is unlike any test you have
ever written. Through a standardized yet unconventional question
format, the LSAT tests logical reasoning skills, analytical reasoning
skills, and reading comprehension skills. The LSAT is administered
four times a year, in February, June, October, and December. To
register for the exam, please contact the Law School Admission
Council (LSAC) by telephone at 215-968-1001 or online at
www.lsac.org.
Our intensive 30-hour courses and 48-hour courses are wellorganized, challenging courses designed for students who wish to
maximize their competitive position in relation to other students
writing the LSAT. We focus on building the skills you need to master
the LSAT. Our dynamic instructors give you a comprehensive
understanding of each section of the LSAT, cover tactics specific to
individual sections, and review strategies which apply to the test as a
whole.
If you want a competitive edge over other students writing the LSAT,
consider Oxford Seminars. We maintain the highest standards for all
our instructors and only select and train those instructors who have
years of distinguished teaching experience and who have
demonstrated outstanding achievement on the LSAT. We have
successfully taught thousands of students. Our courses are held on
university campuses across Canada.
“I definitely would
recommend this course; it
gave me the motivation
to study and the
strategies to succeed.”
Our research department has compiled a summary profile of all law
schools across Canada. In our continuing efforts to assist students
with the entire law school application and admissions process, we
have enclosed a copy of our useful profiles.
A word of caution from our knowledgeable instructors about
commercially available LSAT preparation materials: unfortunately,
much of this material is poorly researched and does not reflect the
current test. Our written materials are constantly updated to reflect the
most recent changes in the LSAT.
Please review the enclosed information and contact us if you have any
further questions. To register for any upcoming course, call our office
or complete and return the attached registration form. We look
forward to hearing from you.
- E. Lam
Customer Service and Registration
Oxford Seminars
Please visit our website at www.oxfordseminars.ca for more information.
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About Our Course
With courses from Halifax to Victoria and many more in between, Oxford Seminars is the leading provider of LSAT test
preparation courses across Canada. Since 1992, we have been providing the most comprehensive LSAT test preparation
courses available for your valuable time and money.
From analyzing logical reasoning relationships and learning effective diagramming techniques, to critically reading passages
and drawing proper inferences, our course curriculum is designed to help you master the skills you need to maximize your
LSAT score on test day. With over 98% of our students recommending our LSAT courses to their friends, find out what
thousands of satisfied students have already experienced.
Convenient Weekend Study Schedule
Our comprehensive weekend courses let you concentrate in an atmosphere free from distractions and interruptions. Our LSAT
test preparation courses cost $595 plus tax for the 30-hour course and $845 plus tax for the 48-hour course. Both are
conveniently held on university campuses across Canada: Calgary, Edmonton, Fredericton, Halifax, Hamilton, Kingston,
London, Montreal, North York, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Waterloo, Windsor, and
Winnipeg.
Friday
Course Registration, LSAT Course Overview, Formal Logic, Problem Solving, and Logical Reasoning
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Saturday
(9:00am-6:00pm)
Sunday
Additional Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Effective Diagramming Techniques, Critical
Reasoning, Writing Sample, and Essay Writing
(9:00am-6:00pm)
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Review, Law School Application Process, Exam Writing Strategies,
General LSAT Review and Questions
Thursday
Full-Length Practice LSAT Exam
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Thursday
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Friday
Course Registration, LSAT Course Overview, Formal Logic, Problem Solving, and Logical Reasoning
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Saturday
(9:00am-6:00pm)
Sunday
Additional Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Effective Diagramming Techniques, Critical
Reasoning, Writing Sample, and Essay Writing
(9:00am-6:00pm)
Reading Comprehension, Verbal Review, Law School Application Process, Exam Writing Strategies,
General LSAT Review and Questions
Thursday
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Saturday
(9:00am-6:00pm)
Advanced Problem Solving Strategies for Logic Games, Overview of Logical Reasoning Traps, Additional
Analytical Reasoning, Additional Reading Comprehension, and Practical Application of Verbal Theory
Sunday
(9:00am-6:00pm)
Advanced Diagramming Techniques, Additional Logical Reasoning, Additional Writing Sample, Simulated
Practice LSAT Exam and Review of Questions
Thursday
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Limited Class Size
In order to ensure a low student-to-instructor ratio, our LSAT test prep courses have a limited enrolment with spaces allocated
on a first-come-first-served basis. The small class size provides a comfortable setting with ample opportunity for interaction
with our talented and experienced LSAT course instructors.
Practice LSAT Exam Tests with Review of Questions
Our courses conclude with the writing of full-length practice LSAT exams during which testing conditions are carefully
reproduced. This provides our students with an excellent opportunity to practise and master (under LSAT exam conditions) the
many skills they have acquired during the weekend course.
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Our Talented and Experienced LSAT Course Instructors
Oxford Seminars maintains the highest standards for all of our course instructors. We hire and extensively train only the most
qualified instructors who have not only scored in the top 2% of all LSAT test-takers, but who also have years of distinguished
teaching experience.
From critically evaluating logical reasoning passages and drawing well-supported conclusions, to applying effective
diagramming techniques and identifying structural flaws and errors in arguments, our instructors focus on teaching you the
critical skills you need to master the LSAT.
At the end of each and every LSAT prep course, our students are asked to evaluate our teaching staff. They tell us that they
find our course instructors approachable, highly knowledgeable, and able to present difficult material in a dynamic, useful, and
creative manner which facilitates learning and understanding.
Personal LSAT Tutoring Available
For those students who have particular difficulty with any aspect of the LSAT exam, we offer individual tutoring sessions with
one of our highly skilled LSAT course instructors.
In addition to the extensive home study materials, which every student receives, we also make available for purchase
additional LSAT practice materials from the Law School Admission Council. These valuable resources will assist you in
further study.
Free Repeat Policy
All of our LSAT test preparation courses include a no hassle free repeat policy which allows students to repeat the entire
course for a second time, free of charge, within one year of their original course start date. Once you have taken any of our
LSAT courses, you may repeat that course, free of charge, at any time for any reason within the next 12 months. Some students
take advantage of this policy to review and re-attend our test prep course for double the preparation, prior to writing the LSAT,
for one low price.
In order to ensure a low student-to-instructor ratio, we ask free repeat students to contact us in advance to reserve their place in
the upcoming LSAT test prep class. Free repeat students are asked to bring their original course materials and valid ID to class.
How to Master the Entire Law School Application Process
In today's competitive academic climate, a winning application can be the difference that makes you stand out among the
thousands of students applying to law schools across Canada (and the United States).
Our LSAT preparation course covers how to master all areas of the application and admissions process. This includes a
comprehensive review of:
• What law school admissions committees are
• How to carefully choose your references
really looking for
• How to highlight your extra-curricular
• How to avoid the traps and mistakes of
activities
other first-time applicants
• Which law schools should you apply to
• The art of writing persuasive personal
• Unique application strategies for each
statements
Canadian law school
• Properly presenting your academic grades
• Mature students and special circumstances
• The importance of the LSAT score
For further information about law schools, review our Canadian Law School Profiles included in this package.
The Law School Admission Test
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a half-day, standardized exam administered four times each year by the Law
School Admission Council (LSAC) at designated testing centres throughout the world, but primarily in Canada, the United
States, and the Caribbean. Most Canadian law schools along with all American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schools
require the LSAT as part of their admissions process.
The LSAT provides a standard measure of acquired reading and verbal reasoning skills that law schools use as a primary factor
in assessing applicants. The test itself is comprised of numerous questions designed to assess a wide range of abilities involved
in critical thinking, with an emphasis on the skills that are central to legal reasoning. These skills include:
 the reading and comprehension of complex text with accuracy and insight
 the organization and management of information and the ability to draw reasonable inferences from it
 the ability to think critically
 the analysis and evaluation of the reasoning and arguments of others
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LSAT Exam Breakdown
Reading Comprehension
26 - 28 multiple-choice questions
35 - minute section
Logical Reasoning (Arguments)
Two separate 35 - minute sections
Analytical Reasoning (Games)
35 - minute section
Experimental Section
35 - minute section
Writing Sample
1 essay
35 - minute section
The LSAT is scored on a scale of 120 - 180 points. To put the score scale in
perspective, the University of Toronto, for example, is looking for a potential
candidate to have a score of approximately 167. The University of Victoria would
be in the 163 range whereas the University of Ottawa does not require a minimum
LSAT score of their applicants. The weight given to the LSAT will vary according
to the other elements in each applicant’s file. Be sure to read the Canadian Law
School Profiles in this package for more information about all law schools across
the country.
Our Commitment to You
Since 1992, we have successfully prepared thousands of students to write the LSAT
exam. Oxford Seminars provides excellence in test preparation at an affordable
price. Our comprehensive LSAT courses are designed for students who are serious
about maximizing their potential on test day.
“Now that I've
taken the course, I
cannot imagine
trying to tackle
the LSAT without
it!”
- L. Byers
When asked to evaluate our courses, over 98% of our students say they would
recommend us to their friends. We offer high quality instruction for students who
want to invest in their future. Our goal is to help you achieve an outstanding LSAT test score.
Proven and Effective Test-Taking Strategies
Our highly trained, dynamic LSAT course instructors focus on effective test-taking strategies. We thoroughly review all topics
covered by the exam. During the course, you will be exposed to a variety of strategies and questions which include:
• Critically evaluating logical reasoning
• Applying reasoning by analogy
passages
• Learning to recognize wrong answer types
• Identifying structural flaws and errors in
among LSAT questions
arguments
• Mastering drawing clear and concise logic
• Mastering all LSAT analytical reasoning
games diagrams
concepts
• Working strategically under strict timing
• Learning effective diagramming techniques
conditions
• Determining how additional evidence can
• Developing an effective personal LSAT
affect an argument
study schedule
• Drawing proper inferences and
• Comprehensive understanding of the entire
well-supported conclusions
law school application process
We offer the most effective, up-to-date LSAT courses available, regardless of cost, and back them with our commitment to
ensuring your personal success on test day. Our well-designed course curriculum is dynamic, interactive, and taught by
experienced instructors who provide continuity in the learning process as you advance from one skill set to the next.
In order to expose you to the latest test format, questions from recent LSAT tests will be taken up in class. Our materials are
constantly updated to reflect the most recent changes in the exam. Thus, you will be able to evaluate your own strengths and
weaknesses (whether in the logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, or reading comprehension sections of the test) and focus on
those areas and questions where you need the most practice. We stand firmly behind our total immersion approach to test
preparation.
More Canadians are writing the LSAT each year
(a 32% increase since 2001).
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Upcoming Courses
LSAT Test Date: December 3rd
Our Upcoming 30-Hour LSAT Test Preparation Courses
Oct. 28, 29, 30, Nov. 24, Dec. 1
Edmonton • Toronto – U of T
Nov. 11, 12, 13, 24, Dec. 1
Fredericton – UNB • Guelph – U of G
Hamilton – McMaster U • Kingston – Queen’s U
London – UWO • Montreal – McGill U
North York – York U • Regina – U of R
Victoria – UVic
Nov. 18, 19, 20, 24, Dec. 1
Calgary – U of C • Edmonton
Halifax – Dalhousie U • Ottawa – U of O
Saskatoon – U of S • St. John’s – Memorial U
Toronto – U of T • Vancouver – UBC
Waterloo – WLU • Windsor – UWindsor
Winnipeg – U of M
Oct. 28, 29, 30, Nov. 24, 26, 27, Dec. 1
Edmonton • Toronto – U of T
Nov. 11, 12, 13, 24, 26, 27, Dec. 1
North York – York U* • Victoria – UVic
Nov. 18, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27, Dec.1
Calgary – U of C • Edmonton
Halifax – Dalhousie U • Ottawa – U of O
Waterloo – WLU • Winnipeg – U of M
* - 2nd weekend is held at the University of Toronto (U of T)
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LSAT Test Date: February 4th
Jan. 13, 14, 15, 26, Feb. 2
Calgary – U of C • Halifax – Dalhousie U
Hamilton – McMaster U • Kingston – Queen’s U
London – UWO • Montreal – McGill U
North York – York U • Regina – U of R
Toronto – U of T • Victoria – UVic
Windsor – UWindsor
Jan. 20, 21, 22, 26, Feb. 2
Edmonton • Fredericton – UNB
Guelph – U of G • Ottawa – U of O
Saskatoon – U of S • St. John’s Memorial U
Waterloo – WLU • Winnipeg – U of M
Jan. 13, 14, 15, 26, 28, 29, Feb. 2
Calgary – U of C • Halifax – Dalhousie U
North York – York U* • Toronto – U of T
Jan. 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, Feb. 2
Edmonton • Ottawa – U of O
Winnipeg – U of M
* - 2nd weekend is held at the University of Toronto (U of T)
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How to Register for our LSAT Test Preparation Courses
To reserve a spot in any of our upcoming LSAT test preparation courses, a $95 deposit is required. Our LSAT test
preparation courses cost $595 plus tax for our 30-hour course and $845 plus tax for our 48-hour course. You can register in
any of the following ways:
Telephone
Call our offices toll free at 1-800-269-6719 (Toronto: 416-924-3240, Vancouver: 604-683-3430) and register with a credit
card (VISA, MasterCard, or American Express).
Online Registration
To complete your online registration, please select a course from our locations and dates page at
http://www.oxfordseminars.ca/LSAT/lsat_dates.php and follow the online registration process.
Fax
Print and fill out the registration form included in this information package. Fax the completed form to 1-800-955-9950.
Mail
Print and fill out the registration form included in this information package. Mail your registration form to:
Oxford Seminars
Toronto, ON
M5S 1R8
OR
Oxford Seminars
Vancouver, BC
V6E 4L2
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LSAT Test Preparation Course
REGISTRATION FORM
Date of Registration (dd/mm/yy)
Student Information (*REQUIRED FIELDS)
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Course Information
* First/Given Name
City
* Last/Family Name
Course Dates
* Street Address – Line 1
Payment Information
Street Address – Line 2
I have enclosed:
o $95 Registration Deposit (balance payable on the first day of the course)
o Full Course Fee (choose your desired location and course length from the chart below)
* City
* Province
COURSE LOCATION
* Postal Code
* Phone Number (Area code + number)
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* Email Address
About the Courses
All LSAT courses take place 6:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, and 6:00pm - 10:00pm Thursdays.
The Thursday evening classes are optional sessions, free for all registered
students, where full-length practice LSAT exams are administered with
actual test conditions carefully reproduced. These sessions provide students
with an excellent opportunity to practise the techniques learned during the
weekend course.
Course locations & dates are subject to change. Please be advised that
courses must obtain a minimum number of registrants in order to proceed.
Refund and Withdrawal Policy
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Alberta
+ GST
British Columbia
+ GST
Manitoba
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+ HST
Newfoundland & Labrador
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+ HST
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30-Hour
LSAT
624.75
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672.35
672.35
684.25
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48-Hour
LSAT
887.25
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o Early Registration Discount applies: Save $50 when you register and pay in full 28 days
or more before the course start date.
Total Payment:
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I am paying by:
o Cheque o Money Order
o Visa o MasterCard o American Express
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We will refund your full tuition if you withdraw from the course at least two
weeks in advance.
We will refund your full tuition if the course for which you want to register is
full (we will place your name on a waiting list).
Credit Card Number (no spaces)
We will retain the $95 deposit if you withdraw from, or change any course
you are registered in, less than two weeks in advance.
Expiry Date (mm/yy)
Contact Us
Telephone
Call our offices toll free at 1-800-269-6719 (Toronto: 416-924-3240,
Vancouverl: 604-683-3430).
Fax
Print and fill out this registration form. Fax the completed form to
1-800-955-9950.
Mail
Print and fill out this registration form. Mail the completed form to:
Oxford Seminars
Toronto, ON
M5S 1R8
v. 13LS-2
OR
Oxford Seminars
Vancouver, BC
V6E 4L2
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Special Offers and Discounts
Early Registration Discount – Save $50 off the course price if you register with full
payment at least 28 days prior to the first day of any course.
Learn with a Friend Discount – Get a friend to register in the same course as you
and you will each receive an additional $30 off the course price. All students must
register before the course start date. For complete details and to take advantage of
this offer, call our offices toll free at 1-800-269-6719.
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Law School Profiles
Dalhousie University
Lakehead University
McGill University
Queen’s University
Thompson Rivers University
University of British Columbia
University of Calgary
University of Manitoba
University of New Brunswick
University of Ottawa
University of Saskatchewan
University of Toronto
University of Victoria
University of Western Ontario
University of Windsor
York University
Compliments of:
Oxford Seminars
Excellence in Test Preparation
1-800-269-6719
www.oxfordseminars.ca
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Dalhousie University
Schulich School of Law
Weldon Law Building
6061 University Avenue – PO Box 15000
Halifax, NS, B3H 4R2
T: 902-494-3495 E: [email protected]
W: www.dal.ca/faculty/law.html
Regular Application and Admissions Criteria
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA).
Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science, Commerce, or equivalent
Regular Applicants
OR
Three full years’ study after junior matriculation or two full years after senior
Deadline: February 28
matriculation of a course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science,
Commerce, or equivalent
- Will not accept LSAT scores from June for the class starting in September. Will
only accept LSAT scores within the last five years.
- Supporting documents – official transcripts sealed and signed by educational
institution and two letters of reference
- Interviews may be required
- Rolling admission
- Other Admission Categories: Special Status applicants, mature applicants,
Indigenous Blacks, Mi’kmaq, and Native applicants
Tuition and Expenses
Estimated Full-time Tuition
Textbook and Course Materials
Application Fee
- Extensive need-based and merit scholarships available
- Financial aid available
$18,215.06
$1,250
$70
Current Applicant Profile
Average LSAT Score
Number of Applicants in 2016
Average GPA
First-year enrolment
161-164
1,200+
3.7
170
Strengths and Special Programs
- Marine and Environmental Law
- Business Law
- Legal Aid clinical experience
- Exchanges to Quebec, US, Australia, Europe, and Asia
- Indigenous Blacks and Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative
- Health Law exchange programme with Loyola University
in Chicago
- Health Law and Policy Programme
- Constitutional and Public Law
- Law and Technology Institute
- Combined degrees – JD programme, new combined
programme JD/MJ
- The Vriie University Amsterdam Exchange Programme
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Lakehead University
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
PACI Building
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON, PA1 O1O
W: www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/law
Regular Applicants
Deadline: November 1
- First round offers are sent in January, the rolling admission until class is full
- No minimum LSAT score
- Highest LSAT score is used
- Applicants must take the LSAT no later than February 2017
- Minimum 3 years of full-time undergraduate study from a recognized university
- Academic standing of B+/75% with an A-/80% average in final two years
- Supporting documents: two letters of reference, one academic, or non-academic
and personal statement
- Other Admission Categories: mature applicants, aboriginal applicants, access
applicants
Application Fee
- Extensive need-based and merit scholarships available
$16,865.13
$600 - $1000
$290
Number of Applicants in 2014
1,000
60
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McGill University
Faculty of Law
Chancellor Day Hall
3644 Peel Street
Montreal, QC, H3A 1W9
W: www.mcgill.ca/law/mcgill-university-faculty-law
McGill University uses a holistic approach to accepting students into the law program. The LSAT is not required but will be
considered if written.
- A minimum of two years of university studies (60 credits) or a diploma of collegial
Regular Applicants
studies DCS from CEGEP
- McGill’s integration program is offered in a bilingual environment. Candidates must
demonstrate substantial reading ability in, and aural comprehension of, both English
and French.
- LSAT not required but must be disclosed if written
- Strong reading and aural comprehension n both English and French
- Supporting documents: personal statement, two letters of reference, university
transcripts, and a resume
- Candidates should write the LSAT by December of the year prior to the year for
which they seek admission at the latest. Candidates who register for the February
LSAT risk that, by the time the Committee reviews their application, there will no
longer by a place to offer even if the Committee wishes to admit.
- Other Admission Categories: mature applications, exchange students, advance
standing, CEGEP, and Quebec French Baccalaureate, transfer, special, and visiting.
Estimated Full-time Tuition (Fall 2016 entry)
Application Fee
- Faculty scholarships ranging from $800-$10,000 , bursaries, and
Financial aid available.
- Quebec Students: $4,287
- Other Canadian Students: $9,186.60
- International Students: $38,289.80
$1000
$103.12
2015 Average LSAT Score
Number of applicants (2015)
2015 first-year enrolment
2015 class average GPA
161
1,295
179
85%
- Only “transsystemic” program of its kind
- Integrated B.C.L and LL.B with options to add a Minor
from the Faculties of Arts and Science, Major
Concentration in Commercial Negotiation & Dispute
Resolution or in International Human Rights &
Development, or an Honours Program
- Institute of Air and Space Law
- Joint degree options: MBA/Law and Law/MSW
- Approximately 25% of McGill Law students participate in
an exchange or study abroad semester
- Institute of Comparative Law
- Centre for Medicine
- Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism
- Paul-André Crépeau Centre for Private & Comparative Law
- Centre for Intellectual Property Policy
- Clinical Legal Education (CLE): Legal Clinic Course, Court
Clerkships, Competitive Mooting, International Human Rights
Internship Program, Group Assistants & Legal Methodology
Tutorial Leaders.
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Queen’s University
Faculty of Law
MacDonald Hall
128 Union Street
Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6
W: law.queensu.ca/
Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs must have been written in the
past five years.
- A minimum of three years at a recognized university; a four-year degree is strongly
Regular Applicants
preferred
- Multiple LSAT scores averaged for initial sorting of applications
- Highest LSAT score used for admission decision
- Supporting documents: autobiographical sketch, no more than three reference
letters, personal statement, and academic transcripts
- Consideration is given to trends, exceptional grades, and explanatory material
submitted
- February LSAT scores will be the last accepted for September admission
- Other Admission Categories: access, mature, disadvantaged, disabled, and
Aboriginal applicants
Application Fee
Ancillary Fees
- Scholarships and Bursaries available
$17,524
$1,830
$290
$1,170
Average LSAT Score
Number of applicants in 2015
First-year class size
Average GPA (cumulative undergraduate
average
Average Age
160
2,351
200
80%
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- Clinical Correctional Law
- Family Law
- Participation in Legal Aid
- International Law Spring Program
- Exchange programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe,
and the Middle East
- International Law Certificate Program
- Combined J.D. programs: J.D./Master of Business
Administration, Master of Arts (Economics)/J.D., Master of
Industrial Relations/J.D., Master of Public Administration/J.D.,
Common/Civil Law Joint Degree Program
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Thompson Rivers University
Faculty of Law
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8
W: www.tru.ca/law.html
Regular Applicants
- Undergraduate degree or a minimum of three years towards a degree from an
accredited institution
- Highest LSAT score used
- Rolling admission
- Supporting documents: official transcripts, personal statement, 3 letters of
reference (2 academic, one non-academic)
- Other Admission Categories: Aboriginal, and special consideration
Application Fee
Ancillary Fees
- Canadian Students: $18,548.22
- International Students: $34,957.44
$2,000
$108.24
- Fall: $821.33
- Winter: $573.33
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University of British Columbia
Peter A. Allard School of Law
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
W: www.allard.ubc.ca/
- Undergraduate degree or a minimum of three years (90 credits) towards a degree
Regular Applicants
from an accredited institution
Deadline: December 1
- The LSAT and GPA are weighed equally
- Supporting documents: personal statement, two official transcripts sealed and
signed by educational institution
- Other Admission Categories: discretionary, First Nations, transfer, and advanced
standing
Application Fee
Ancillary Fees
$11,448
$1,810
$88
$1,116
Average LSAT Score
Average GPA
166
3.8 (83%)
180
- J.D. and J.D./MBA
- Asian Legal Studies and MAPPS Program
- Environmental and Natural Resources Law
- National Centre for Business Law
- First Nations Legal Studies Program
- Exchanges in Canada, the United States, Asia, Europe,
Australia, and South Africa
- Program on Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Constitutional Law and Human Rights
- Competitive Mooting Program
- Feminist Legal Studies
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University of Calgary
Faculty of Law
Murray Fraser Hall
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
W: law.ucalgary.ca/admissions
- A minimum of two years of post-secondary study leading to a degree
Regular Applicants
- Courses to be considered must be completed prior to December 31 in the year the
application is made
- Supporting documentation deadline – March 1
- Multiple LSAT scores averaged
- No formal weighing of criteria. GPA, LSAT, maturity, communication skills, extracurricular activities, work experience, and community involvement are all considered
- Supporting documents – official transcripts sealed and signed by educational
institution, three letters of reference (at least two academic), and a statement of
interest
- LSAT must be written before November 1 in the year the application is made
- Other Admission Categories: transfer students, letter of permission, and Aboriginal
students
Application Fee
- Scholarships available
$13,600
$1,900
$115
Average LSAT Score
Average LSAT percentile
Average GPA
Average age
162
83rd
3.62
1,359
123
26
- MBA/LL.B
- Natural Resources
- Energy and Environmental Law (NREEL)
17
University of Manitoba
Faculty of Law
Robson Hall
224 Dysart Road
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2
W: law.robsonhall.ca/
LSATs written before June 2011 are not accepted.
- A minimum of two years of post-secondary study leading to a degree
Regular Applicants
- LSAT and GPA are weighed 50/50
- December LSAT tests will be considered for final evaluations
- Supporting Documents: official transcripts and completed application form
- LSAT tests in or before December will be considered for an early offer
- Other Admission Categories: Aboriginal applicants, mature applicants
Application Fee
$10,663
$3,000
$90
Average LSAT Score
Average GPA
161
3.92
800-1000
106
- Practical Focus
- Clinical, Criminal, Family, Administrative Law, and
Advocacy Programs
- Experience Available at Legal Aid Manitoba
- Small Business Law Clinic
- Legal History Project
- Flexible Half-Time program
- Legal Research Institute
18
University of New Brunswick
Faculty of Law
41 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3
W: www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSAT
scores on a 120-180 scale are required. The June 2015 LSAT score will not be accepted.
- A degree from a recognized Canadian university, or a degree from an acceptable
Regular Applicants
non-Canadian university, three years (or equivalent) full-time academic study at a
recognized Canadian university, or experience, maturity, and outstanding qualities.
Deadline: March 1
- Early application strongly recommended
- Supporting Documents: personal statement, resume, and academic transcripts
- Applicants must take the LSAT no later than February of the year in which they
apply for admission
- Rolling admission
- Other Admission Categories: discretionary and Aboriginal
Application Fee
$9,837
$858
$125
Average LSAT Score
Average GPA
158
3.7
735
92
- Strong core curriculum
- Centre for Property Studies
- Join LL.B/MBA Program
- Admission with advanced standing to the LL.B program for
candidates who have completed a minimum of two years
towards a common law degree from a non-Canadian law school
19
University of Ottawa
Fauteaux Hall
57 Louis Pasteur Street
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5
W: https://commonlaw.uottawa.ca/en
Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS.
- A minimum of three years at a recognized university; a four-year degree is strongly
Regular Applicants
preferred
- Application deadline for French program is February 1
- LSAT not required for French program
- Supporting Documents: personal statement, resume, and academic transcripts
- Consideration given to applicants with extra-curricular activities, community work,
unique linguistic or cultural factors, personal challenges, etc.
- Rolling admission
- Other Admission Categories: special circumstances applicants, mature applicants,
Aboriginal applicants, and access applicants
Application Fee
$16,863.70
$1,200
$90
Average GPA
3.7
English Programme: 3,100
French Programme: 300
English Programme: 310
French Programme: 80
- LL.B (in English or French)
- Human Rights Research and Education Centre
- Joint LL.B programs – LL.B/MBA, LL.B/MA, and LL.B/JD
- Federal Tribunals Practice
- Legal Drafting
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Concentrations in Social Justice, Environmental Law,
International Law, and Law and Technology
20
University of Saskatchewan
Law Building
15 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A6
W: law.usask.ca
The admission committee assesses applicants based on the combination of LSAT score and Grade Point Average (GPA). LSATs written
before June 2012 are not accepted.
- A minimum of two years of study (60 credits) at a university or equivalent
Regular Applicants
- Applications are accepted beginning October 15
Deadline: February 1
- Admission is determined based on merit, taking into account your academic record, your
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score, and any special circumstances
- Supporting documents: official transcripts from all academic institutes attended and a
personal statement
- Slight preference given to Saskatchewan residents and residents of provinces and
territories that do not have a law school
- Other Admission Categories: special circumstances applicants and Aboriginal applicants
Application Fee
- First-year applicants are automatically considered
for most entrance scholarships upon acceptance
$13,060.89
$2,500
$125
Average LSAT score
Average GPA
159
3.34
1,004
126
- Campus Legal Services Clinic
- Native Law Centre
- Chair on Human Rights
- Exchange programs with American, European, and Mexican law
schools
- Joint LL.B programs – B.Comm./LL.B
21
University of Toronto
Faculty of Law
78 Queen’s Park
Toronto, ON, M5S 2C5
W: www.law.utoronto.ca/
Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs written before June 2011.
- A minimum of three full years of academic study towards a degree from a
Regular Applicants
recognized university or equivalent
- All courses must be completed no later than the end of May in the year of entry
- Supporting documents: official academic transcripts and personal statement
- Other Admission Categories: mature applicants, and half-time applicants
Application Fee
$33,104.86
$1,100
$90
Median LSAT score
Median GPA
166
3.9 (86.1%)
2,040
120
- Almost all first-year applicants accepted have a four-year university
degree
- Approximately five applicants per year are accepted without a fouryear university degree
- International Human Rights Clinic
- Distinguished Visiting Professors Program
- International Exchanges
- Public Interest Advocacy
- Centre for Innovation Law and Policy
- Pro Bono Activities
- Bridge Program
- Work Abroad Programs
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Combined degree programs in Philosophy, Politics,
Criminology, Economics, Environmental Studies, English,
Information Studies, Social Work, and International Relations
22
University of Victoria
Faculty of Law
Murray and Anne Fraser Building, Room 102
Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2
W: www.uvic.ca/law/
Personal statements may also be used in the admission process. LSATs written before December 2010 are not accepted.
- University degree or minimum three years of undergraduate study
Regular Applicants
- GPA is weighted 50 percent and LSAT score is weighted 50 percent
Deadline: January 15
- Supporting documents: Official academic transcripts and completed application
form
- December LSAT scores will be the last accepted for September admission
- Other admission categories: Discretionary and Indigenous
Application Fee
- Bursaries available
Average LSAT score
Average GPA
$9,209.24
$1,500
$90.25
th
163 (88 percentile)
3.8
1,145
110
- Co-Op Law Program
- LL.B/MAIG, LL.B/MBA, LL.B/MPA, LL.B/B.C.L
- Clinical Term Program
- International Exchanges available in Australia, The
Netherlands, New Zealand, and South Africa
23
University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Law
The Josephine Spencer Niblett Building
1151 Richmond Street
London, ON, N6A 3K7
W: law.uwo.ca/
Applicants applying in Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS. LSATs written 5 years prior to
admission will not be accepted.
- A minimum of three years of undergraduate studies; four-year honours degree
Regular Applicants
preferred
- All LSAT scores will be reviewed, but only the highest will be used for admissions
Deadline: January 15
purposes
- Minimum LSAT score considered : 160
- Minimum GPA considered: 3.0
- Competitive average GPA for last two years of study: 3.7
- Supporting documents: official academic transcripts and personal statement
- Employment history, extra-curricular activities, and references required
- Rolling admission
- Other admission categories: Access applicants, Aboriginal applicants, Canadian
Forces Access, and mature applicants
Application Fee
Ancillary Fee
- Bursaries available
$19,342
$1,350
$90
$1,200 (approximate)
Average LSAT score
Average GPA
163
3.7
2,200
176
- Areas of concentration in Business, Intellectual Property,
Criminology, Information and Technology, and Taxation
- Concurrent programs
- Extended-time LL.B program
- International Law internship Program
- Sport Solution, assistance to amateur athletes
- Diplome de Francais Juridique
- Exchanges with Laval University in Quebec, schools in the
US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, and
Hong Kong
- LL.B/MBA
24
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON, N9B 3P4
W: www.uwindsor.ca/law/
The objective of the admission policy is to select those students who will excel in the study of law and who have the
potential to contribute creatively and meaningfully to the law school and the community. The majority of applicants
are considered by the Admission Committee in the framework of the following criteria:
- University Program
Regular Applicants
Deadlines:
JD, MSW/JD and MBA/JD –
November 1,
Canadian & American Dual JD
Program – April 15 of the year of
entry,
LLM – January 30 of the year of
entry,
Upper year entry - May 1 of year
of entry
- Work Experience
- Community Involvement
- Personal Accomplishments
- Career Objectives
- Personal Considerations
- Law School Admission Test Scores*
* LSAT scores written more than five years prior to the academic year of application will not be
considered. The highest LSAT score will be considered. For the JD, MSW/JD and MBA/JD,
December of the year of application is the last score considered. For the Canadian & American
Dual JD program, the February LSAAT will be considered.
- Application categories – General and Aboriginal
- Canadian & American Dual JD Program requires that admitted students have
completed a four-year university degree program by August 1 of the year of entry
- OUAC/OLSAS application
- Personal Profile (in on-line application)
- All official transcripts
- Two letters of reference (one academic and one non-academic)
- Supplemental Form for Canadian & American Dual JD Program
Estimated full-time tuition and fees for JD
Estimated full-time tuition and fees for Canadian & American Dual JD
Application Fee
Estimated textbook expenses
- Rolling Admission
- Approximately $2.5 million in Financial aid, bursaries, and awards
annually
$18,000
$18,000 CDN + $23,000 US
$90
$1,000 per academic year
Applicants are considered based on 7 admission criteria,
viewed through an holistic lens
1710 JD applicants and 437 JD/JD applicants
162 JD and 90 JD/JD
- JD, Canadian & American Dual JD Program, MSW/JD
Program, MBA/JD Program, LLM
- Half-time Program available for JD Program
- Social Justice Fellowship Program
- Northwest Territories Clerkship Program
- Community Legal Aid
- International Environmental Law Clinic
- Intellectual Property Law Institute (IPLI)
- Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic
- Legal Assistance of Windsor
25
York University
Osgoode Hall Law School
Ignat Kanett Building
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3
W: www.osgoode.yorku.ca/
Application and Admissions Criteria
The Admissions Committee assesses applicants in accordance with Osgoode’s holistic admissions policy. The
Committee considers strength in LSAT scores, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), varied life/non-academic
experiences and achievements, sustained social and intellectual engagement, overcoming adversity and written
and oral communication. Applicants applying to Ontario law schools must submit their applications to the OLSAS.
Only LSATs written during the last five years will be accepted.
- A minimum of three years (90 credits) of undergraduate studies from a recognized
All Applicants
university is required
- Applicants with less than three years of university study may apply if, as of
September of the year of admission, they are at least 26 years of age and have
minimum 5 years non-academic experience
- Applications available in August
- Rolling admission
- Supporting Documents: official academic transcripts required for all post-secondary
institutions attended, 2 references required (at least one academic advised)
- Admission categories: Regular and Indigenous
$24,995.98
$900 (approximate)
Application Fee
$90 (plus OLSAS application fee of $200)
Ancillary Fees
$977.42
- Financial Aid Available
- New Income Contingent Loan Program fully covers tuition for 5 incoming students annually through a combination of
bursary and loan funding. Loan is repayable over a 10 year period after graduation, contingent on level of income.
LSAT score
Median CGPA
160
3.67
2,577
290
-Largest Common Law School in Canada
-Greatest number of clinical and intensive programs of any
Canadian law school, covering: Indigenous law, business
law, anti-discrimination law, immigration and refugee law,
intellectual property and technology law, international and
transnational law, mediation, poverty law and test
litigation.
-On-site legal aid clinic where students can volunteer or
earn credit
-Mooting and skills program
-Paid local and global internships
-Osgoode Hall Law Journal
-International exchanges and summer abroad programs
- 4 Joint programs: JD/Master of Business Administration (with
Schulich School of Business), JD/Master of Environmental
Studies (with Faculty of Environmental Studies), JD/Master of
Arts in Philosophy (with Department of Philosophy), and
JD/Bachelor of Civil Law (with Universite de Montreal)
- 4Curricular Streams: International, Comparative and
Transnational Law, Labour and Employment Law, Tax Law and
Litigation, Dispute Resolution and the Administration of Justice
-Active Student Government (Legal and Literary Society and
Student Caucus) and many other clubs and organizations
-On-site research centres and institutes
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