Queen's University - Faculty of Law
updated: February 2011
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The Queen's University Faculty of Law is a professional faculty of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and is regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions of legal education in North America.
While the tradition of legal education at Queen's University heralds back nearly 150 years, the law school as it currently exists was officially established in 1957. Faculty members from Queen's have been honoured with major teaching and research awards, and are recognized nationally and internationally as leading experts in their fields. Past and current professors at Queen's such as William Lederman, Toni Pickard, Gary Trotter, Allan Manson, Nick Bala and Don Stuart are routinely cited in Supreme Court of Canada and other appellate decisions.
Location:
Queen's University
Sir John A. MacDonald Hall
128 Union Street
Kingston, ON, Canda
K7L 3N6
General Reference
Applications Received No Data or Not Applicable First Year Law Students Accepted 169 LSAT 159 (2010 - 2011) GPA cumulative undergraduate average 78% (2010-2011)
Admitted Applicant Profile (2010-2011) - source www.law.queensu.ca
2010-2011 General Category Interim Statistics Average LSAT Score 161 (84th percentile) Average LSAT Highest Score 162 (87th percentile) Average Cumulative Undergraduate Average 81% Average Last 2 Years' Average 83% First Year Class Size 169 % of class admitted in this category 78%
Application Deadline (Regular) November 1 Last LSAT Accepted February Test Application Fee $185 + $90/school (through OUAC) Online Application >Ontario Universities' Application Centre - Ontario Law Schools Tuition and Expenses $13,170/year (2010-2011) Canadian (First year law students)
$1,720-$2,000 (books and supplies)
$1,000-$1,500 (leasing a computer form Queen's if required)Regular Admission Requirements "To be eligible for admission, applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of three years of full-time undergraduate studies at an institution recognized as providing an academic environment and education that prepares students for potential success in advanced study. Prior to completion of undergraduate degree studies, the applicant would have completed secondary schooling in Canada or equivalent pre-university studies."
LSAT/TOEFL may be required
Admission Committee Considerations For general category:
The applicant’s academic record and LSAT score are weighed most heavily in this category. In making distinctions between applicants who are equally competitive on these bases, the other criteria set forth in the Admissions Philosophy are weighed carefully. Competitive applicants will have at least an “A-” average (80–84 percent, GPA 3.7) in the last two years of their undergraduate degree program.Scholarships/Bursaries/Awards In 2009/2010, provided $650,000 in non-repayable bursary support to students with financial need and $240,000 in merit based awards.
Including government loans and grants, a total of over $4,500,000 in student financial assistance was provided to studentsAdmissions Office Faculty of Law Admissions Office
Macdonald Hall, Room 401
128 Union Street Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6Admissions Contact (Email) jane.emrich[at]queensu[·]ca
Program Information
Combined Degrees Master of Arts (Economics)-J.D. (3 years)
Master of Public Administration/J.D. And Master of Industrial Relations/J.D. (3.5 year programs)
J.D./Master of Business Administration degree (4 year)
Common Law/Civil Law degree program (1 year)
JD/MPL (Master in Urban Planning)Exchange Programs With schools in Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia and South Africa
Transfers Yes Centres Bader International Study Centre at Herstmonceeux Castle in England Special Programs Queen's Legal Aid
Clinical Correctional Law proram
Clinical Family Program
Queen's Business Law Clinic
Elder Law Clinic
Pro Bono Students CanadaCourse Curriculum (1st year) First Year Program
