Nipissing University is an excellent choice to obtain the necessary prerequisites for admission consideration to law school.
Currently in Canada there are 24 accredited law schools (Dalhousie University, Lakehead University, McGill University, Queen's University, Thompson Rivers University, Toronto Metropolitan University, Université de Moncton, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, Université du Québec à Montréal, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Université Laval, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, University of New Brunswick, University of Ottawa, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, University of Windsor, Western University, and York University). Each law school has its own unique admission requirements. A minimum of two to three years of undergraduate study is required to be eligible to apply to law school. Most applicants will have more. There is no one specific degree or major that is required for admission to law school. Most students will choose to pursue an undergraduate degree in either Political Science or Criminal Justice (Nipissing offers both) although this is not necessary. It is advisable that students choose a degree or major that suits their interests. Students should also consider programs and/or courses that will assist them in developing skills in areas such as problem-solving, critical reading, writing, communication, listening, research, organization, and management. Students may wish to consider taking courses in Economics, English, History, Math, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology as part of their undergraduate degree. Nipissing University offers courses in all these areas. It is also recommended that students seek ways to develop some of these skills through non-academic means (i.e., extracurricular activities, life experiences). Students interested in applying to law school in the future should consult the schools to which they will be applying to ensure that they have chosen appropriate courses to meet admission requirements.
In addition to academic requirements students will be required to write the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) and submit a personal statement and references.
Nipissing University is known for its individual attention and research. The opportunity to work one-on-one with professors and to gain graduate level research experience as an undergraduate student is something that can’t be found at every university. These unique opportunities will assist students with some of the non-academic criteria necessary for law school.
A minimum of three years of study is required to complete a law program followed up by a year of articling.
For more information on Ontario law school admission requirements visit the Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS) website.
For more information on law school visit the Law School Admission Council’s website.