Applying to the Program

Applying to the Program

The objective of the admissions policy is to select those students who will excel in the course of study and have the potential to contribute creatively to the law schools, the community and the profession.  Enrollment is limited to 60 incoming students each August.

Admissions Criteria

The Canadian & American Dual J.D. Program's Admissions Committee uses the following criteria to assess applicants:

1. Grade Point Average (GPA) and University Program
2. Work Experience
3. Community Involvement
4. Personal Accomplishments
5. Career Objectives
6. Personal Considerations
7. Law School Admissions Test Score  (LSAT)

The Canadian & American Dual J.D. Program's Committee places greater weight on the applicant's GPA and LSAT score.

Undergraduate Requirement

An applicant must successfully complete his/her undergraduate degree no later than the beginning of August in the year of entry into the dual J.D. program.

Transfer

Due to its comparative format, current law students cannot transfer into the dual J.D. program.