Application Requirements
Do I have to have an undergraduate degree prior to applying to law school?
Do I need to write the TOEFL exam?
Are international students eligible to apply?
LSAT
Is my best LSAT score used or an average?
What is the last test date you will accept?
Where do I register for the LSAT?
How long is my LSAT score valid for?
Submitting An Application
What is the application deadline?
How much is the application fee?
What are the categories of admission?
Can I apply online?
Can I apply by paper application?
What address do I send my transcript(s) to? How many copies? What is the deadline?
I am applying under the Individual Consideration or Aboriginal category, where do I send my personal statement, résumé, and 3 reference letters?
How do I update my mailing address, phone number and/or email address?
Law Application Review
How many students apply? How many students are accepted?
Do you review all of my grades? Do you eliminate any credits?
What is an Early Offer and how can I be considered for one?
How do I convert my grades to the 4.50 scale at the University of Manitoba?
If I apply under the Index Score category, should I send reference letters or a personal statement?
General Information
How much is tuition?
Do you accept transfer applications from law schools outside of Canada?
I have a Law Degree from outside Canada. Am I eligible to practice in Canada?
Can I defer my studies for a year?
Tell me about Awards & Bursaries.
Do you have an Exchange Program?
Do you have a Half-Time program?
Can I speak to a current student?
How can I arrange for a tour of the building?
How can I make an appointment with a student advisor?
Is preference given to residents of Manitoba?
I did not give my LSAC number on the application form. How is my LSAT score accessed?
I still have questions..
Registering For Courses
I have been admitted to First Year, how do I register for courses?
I have been accepted as a Transfer student into Second Year, how do I register?
I have been accepted as a NCA student, how do I register?
ANSWERS:
Application Requirements
Do I have to have an undergraduate degree prior to applying to law school?
No. A minimum of 60 credit hours (equivalent of 10 full courses or 2 full years) is required.
Do I need to write the TOEFL exam?
If English is not your primary language*, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following:
(a) TOEFL (Internet Based): minimum score of 100 with no section lower than 24.
(b) IELTS (academic model): minimum score of 7.0 in each section
(c) CanTEST: minimum score of 5.0 in each section
(d) CAEL: minimum score of 80 with no subtest below 80
*Primary language is defined as that language which is most commonly used in homes, communities, and daily commerce in your native country.
Are international students eligible to apply?
Yes.
LSAT
Is my best LSAT score used or an average?
The highest LSAT score is used.
What is the last test date accepted?
If you are applying under Index Score, the last test date accepted is February in the year you are seeking admission (e.g. February 2011 for September 2011 admission)
If you are applying under the Individual Consideration category, the last test date accepted is December in the year prior to admission (e.g. September 2011 admission requires a December 2010 LSAT)
If you are applying under the Aboriginal Category, the last test date a accepted is February in the year you are seeking admission (e.g. February 2011 for September 2011 admission)
Where do I register for the LSAT?
To register for the LSAT, visit www.lsac.org
How long is my LSAT score valid for?
The LSAT is valid for 5 years.
Submitting An Application
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for First Year is November 1
The application deadline to Upper Years (transfer, LOP, Advanced Standing, NCA) is June 30
How much is the application fee?
The application fee to First Year for domestic and international students is $125.
The application fee to Upper Years for domestic students is $95
The application fee to Upper Years for international students is $110
What are the First Year categories of admission?
1. Index Score
2. Individual Consideration
3. Aboriginal
Can I apply online?
Yes! http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/application/deadlines/law
Can I apply by paper application?
Yes! Please submit your paper application and cheque payable to the 'University of Manitoba' to:
Enrolment Services
424 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
What address do I send my transcript(s) to? How many copies? What are the deadline?
Index Score category requires one (1) copy of the transcript by November 30
Individual Consideration & Aboriginal Categories require two (2) copies of your transcript by November 30
AND
The deadline to submit transcripts for courses attended in the current academic year is June 15 (e.g. if you are registered in courses from September 2010- April 2011, submit a transcript by June 15, 2011 for all categories)
Enrolment Services/Law Admissions
424 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
I am applying under the Individual Consideration or Aboriginal category, where do I send my personal statement, résumé, and 3 reference letters?
Student Services Coordinator
201 Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
How do I update my mailing address, phone number and/or email address?
Please email
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with changes to your contact information with 'address update' in the subject line.
Law Application Review
How many students apply? How many students are admitted?
We receive 800-1000 applications for First Year. 106 students are admitted to First Year.
Do you review all of my grades? Do you drop any credits?
An applicant’s entire academic history is reviewed whether taken in undergraduate or graduate studies, on a full or part time basis or in Regular, Evening or Summer Session. When an applicant has earned 90-101 credits, 18 of the worst are dropped; when 102-113 credits are earned, 24 of the worst are dropped; 114+ credit earned, 30 of the worst are dropped.
What is an Early Offer and how can I be considered for one?
Early Offers are made to applicants that have a minimum of 60 credits (or equivalent of) by September 1 in the year of application and a LSAT score by the October test date in the year of application (e.g. 60 credits by September 1, 2010 and LSAT by October 2010 for September 2011 admission). Early Offers are made the week prior to the Christmas holidays in December.
Applicants anticipating an Early Offer should complete the Entrance Awards application by the November 1 deadline.
Entrance Award offers will be made with Early Offers.
How do I convert my grades to the 4.50 scale at the University of Manitoba?
When both a letter grade and percentage is presented on a transcript, the percentage will be used.
A+ = 4.50 = 90% - 100%
A = 4.00 = 80% - 89%
B+ = 3.50 = 75% - 79%
B = 3.00 = 70% - 74%
C+ = 2.50 = 65% - 69%
C = 2.00 = 60% - 64%
D = 1.00 = 50% - 59%
F = 0.00 = 50% or less
If I apply under the Index Score category, should I send reference letters or a personal statement?
No, only a 50/50 weighting of CGPA and LSAT score are considered. Please do not send supplementary documents; they will not be read.
General Information
How much is tuition?
2010-11 tuition is approximately $9500
2010-11 tuition for international students is $19,678
Do you accept transfer applications from law schools outside of Canada?
Yes. Please see Upper Years Categories for requirements
I have a Law Degree from outside Canada. Am I eligible to practice in Canada?
You must contact the Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC) and have the National Committee on Accreditation evaluate your credentials. They will provide a recommendation that will determine the number of Canadian Law courses you will be required to take. The website for the FLSC is: http://www.flsc.ca
May I defer my studies for a year?
If you have received an Early Offer (or equivalent to the Early Offer score), or received an offer through the Aboriginal or Individual Consideration category you may submit a written request (to
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) for a one-year, non-renewable deferral of registration.
Tell me about Awards & Bursaries.
Applicants that receive an Early Offer are eligible for Entrance Awards. The deadline to apply is November 1.
Applications for bursaries are available to individuals admitted into law.
Do you have an Exchange Program?
Yes! Check out: http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/ics/exchange/index.html
Do you have a Half-Time program?
We will accept applications from those who wish to take the J.D. degree but cannot commit to full time studies due to health concerns, family commitments, financial necessity or special occupational involvement.
Can I speak to a current student?
Yes! Please email:
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to contact a member of our Robson Hall Representative program
How can I arrange for a tour of the building?
Please email:
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with your request
How can I make an appointment with a student advisor?
Please email:
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for an appointment or call 204-480-1485
Is preference given to residents of Manitoba?
No specific number of seats are reserved for either Manitoba or out of province students. Preference is given to Manitoban applicants on the wait-list only after the second Friday in August.
The University of Manitoba does not ask for my LSAC number on the application form. How is my LSAT score sent to The University of Manitoba?
We will use some combination of your DOB, SIN and full name will be used to retrieve your LSAT score(s) from LSAC. If we are having difficulties, we will contact you.
I still have questions..
Please email:
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Registering For Courses
I have been admitted to First Year, how do I register for courses?
You will be registered by the Faculty in the third week in August. Be sure ‘@umanitoba.ca’ addresses are on your safe-sender list!
I have been accepted as a Transfer student into Second Year, how do I register?
The Faculty will register you for your required courses. For more information on the selection (including time lines) of perspective/doctrinal courses visit:
I have been accepted as a NCA student, how do I register?
The Faculty will register you for course(s) in August.
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