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University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law
updated: February 2011
sources: University of British Columbia, wiki
The University of British Columbia Faculty of Law is one of the largest English
language legal programs in Canada, with over 600 law students.
The three-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) program is noted for its coursework breadth. The faculty also offers Master of Laws (LL.M.), Master of Jurisprudence (M.Jur.) and doctorate (Ph. D.) degrees.
The faculty has a unique emphasis on Pacific Rim issues, aboriginal law, and feminist law.
Location:
University of British Columbia
Faculty of Law
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V6T 1Z4
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General Reference
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Applications Received
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2000
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First Year Law Students Accepted
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180
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LSAT
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164
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GPA
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CGPA 82% (approximately 3.8 on a 4.3 scale)
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Application Deadline (Regular)
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Feb. 1
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Last LSAT Accepted
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February Test
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Application Fee
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$80
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Online Application
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University
of British Columbia Faculty of Law Online Application
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Tuition and Expenses
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approx $11,000/year (2010/2011) Canadian
approx $24,000/year (2010/2011) International
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Regular Admission Requirements
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"...obtained an undergraduate degree in
an approved course of studies from an approved university, Approved
courses of studiees are those leading to a standard university degree
OR completed the first three yeras (minimum 90 credits) or more of an
approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree or completed
the equivalent at an approved university. Full compliment of third year
level courses must be completed by the end of the Spring Semester.
"...almost all students have a completed a four year degree"
LSAT required
No reference letter required
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Admission Committee Considerations
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"....consider all complete
courses leading to your first undergraduate degree, if you are currently
enrolled in your final year, those courses will not be included in the
calculation of your GPA. 12 of your worst credits are excluded if you
have a four-year degree, (the equivalent of 4 semester courses or two
year long classes). if you are third year, 6 of your worst credits excluded."
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Scholarships/Bursaries/Awards
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- students receive over $4.5 million in funding,
including $300,000 in scholarships and $700,000 in non-repayable bursaries
and work study wages
Scholarships
Financial Assistance
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Admissions Office
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UBC Faculty of Law
Admissions Office
6020 Walter Gage Road
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6T 1Z
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Admissions Contact (Phone)
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(604) 822-6306
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Admissions Contact (Email)
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admissions[at]law[·]ubc[·]ca
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Program Information
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Combined Degrees
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J.D./MA in Asia Pacific Policy Studies
J.D./MBA Program with The Sauder School of Business (4 years)
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School Composition & Population
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over 600 students
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Transfers
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Yes, only within Canada
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Part Time Student
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Yes, but must finish in five years
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Course Curriculum (1st year)
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J.D.
First Year Curriculum
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