University of New Brunswick - Faculty of Law
updated: February 2011
sources: University of New Brunswick, wiki
The University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law is a Canadian law school which offers a bachelor of laws degree (LL.B.).
It is located in New Brunswick's capital city, Fredericton, and is one of two law schools located in the province (the other being a French language common-law school, La Faculté de droit de l'Université de Moncton).
The current Dean of the Faculty is Ian Peach. Former Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Gerard V. La Forest is the Distinguished Legal Scholar in Residence.
Location:
University of New Brunswick
Ludlow Hall
41 Dineen Dr.
Fredericton, NB, Canada
E6L 1T9
General Reference
Applications Received 950 (2010-2011) First Year Law Students Accepted 80 LSAT 159 (2010) 150-178 GPA 3.8 on 4.3 scale (2010) range from 3.1--4.3
Program Information
Application Deadline (Regular) March 1 Last LSAT Accepted February Test Application Fee $50 Online Application University of New Brunswick Application Tuition and Expenses $9,032/year
$1,500 (books/supplies)Regular Admission Requirements "...a degree from a recognized Canadian university/degree from a non-Canadian university acceptable to UNB Law/three years (or equivalent) of full-time academic study at a recognized Canadian university
"...applicant with three or more years of university study must have attained a minimum grade point average in university level academic courses of 2.7 or better on a 4.3 scale)"Admission Committee Considerations
- Based solely on Admissions Index score. To differentiate those with simmilar Admissions Index, other factors include personal statements, resumes, and letters of recommendation. Other factors considered include coping with long-term physical or sensory impairment, learning English at a late age, extraordinary family responsibilities, multi- or bilingualism, post-graduate study, academic honours, scholarly publications and other evidence of superior writing skill, nature and extend of employment, extra-curricular and community activities
- Admissions Index determined by re-calculated GPA and highest LSAT score where GPA weighted 60% and LSAT weighted 40%
Scholarships/Bursaries/Awards
- $150,000 in entrance scholarships, including three Lord Beaverbrook scholarships worth $18,000/year renewable
- Prince Edward Island Law Society and the Law Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Lord Beaverbrook Scholarship, the Marie la Forest Scholarship, Stephen Smith Scholarship, Torte Grude Scholarship, David Covert Entrance Scholarship, and the Gregory Bridges Scholarship.
- bursaries based on financial need/Faculty offers part-time employment to about 30 students who work in the library and provide faculty with research and clerical assistance and IT support
Admissions Guide (scroll to bottom of pdf for complete list)
Admissions Office Law Admissions Office, Faculty of Law
University of New Brunswick
PO Box 44271
Fredericton, NB
E3B 6C2Admissions Contact (Phone) (506) 453-4693 Admissions Contact (Email) lawadmit[at]unb[·]ca
