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Faculty:

Faculty of Law

Degree:

Bachelor

Field of Study:

Law (LL.B, J.D., B.C.L.)

Description:

The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a highly regarded credential in the field of law. Our three-year program is based on a strong core curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in legal fundamentals while also opening doors to more specialized areas of study.

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Law at University of Alberta

Length:

3 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:	$16,097
International:	$54,481

This estimate is based on one year of full-time study, and represents only the tuition cost.

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Careers:

Court Officers and Justices of the Peace Lawyers Judges

Test Scores:	Law School Admission Test
Application Notes :	The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) must be written no later than December for applicants to the following September. LSAT scores are valid for a five-year period and the test may not be written more than three times in any two-year period.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Statement of Research Interests There is no direct entry from high school into the Juris Doctor program (JD). Exceptional students may be admitted to the program after completing two years of university study with a minimum GPA of 3.7 and 90th percentile Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. All other students must have completed at least the first three years of a degree before being admitted to the JD. There are no specific university courses that must be taken for admission to the JD, and no specific degree that is recommended. Admission is competitive based on a student's overall academic record and LSAT score. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is compulsory for all applicants.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 24, 2024

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