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School:	The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law
Faculty:	Faculty of Law
Degree:	Bachelor
Field of Study:	Law (LL.B, J.D., B.C.L.)
Description:	At the Peter A. Allard School of Law our students receive a first-rate legal education that balances traditional areas of practice with emerging fields of specialization. First year consists of a common curriculum with classes in Canadian Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Property Law, Torts, Legal Research and Writing, Public Law and Transnational Law. Most classes are taught in groups of approximately 45, providing students with more opportunities to receive detailed feedback from their professors than is possible in larger classes. Diverse evaluation methods are used to accomodate a broad range of learning styles. We offer a wide range of courses and many opportunities for specialization, international exchange and experiential learning.
URL:	Law (J.D.) at The University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law
Length:	3 Year(s)
Scholarships:	4
Careers:	Court Officers and Justices of the Peace Lawyers Judges

Additional Admission Requirements:	Statement of Research Interests To be eligible for selection, an applicant must have: 1. obtained an undergraduate degree in an approved course of studies from a degree-granting university; or 2. successfully completed the first three years (minimum 90 credits) or more of an approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at UBC or completed the equivalent at a degree-granting university; or 3. successfully completed the first two years of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at UBC or other degree-granting university, and be currently enrolled in the third year of the degree program. (An offer of admission will be conditional on successful completion of the third year by June 30 with a minimum of 90 credits at UBC, or the equivalent at a degree-granting university, and maintenance of the academic average obtained in the first two years of studies. 30 of the 90 credit requirement must be completed at the senior level).

Additional Admission Requirements:

Statement of Research Interests

To be eligible for selection, an applicant must have:

1. obtained an undergraduate degree in an approved course of studies from a degree-granting university; or
2. successfully completed the first three years (minimum 90 credits) or more of an approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at UBC or completed the equivalent at a degree-granting university; or
3. successfully completed the first two years of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at UBC or other degree-granting university, and be currently enrolled in the third year of the degree program. (An offer of admission will be conditional on successful completion of the third year by June 30 with a minimum of 90 credits at UBC, or the equivalent at a degree-granting university, and maintenance of the academic average obtained in the first two years of studies. 30 of the 90 credit requirement must be completed at the senior level).

* 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 November 16, 2022

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