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Juris Doctor (JD) at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

A highly regarded law credential built on a core curriculum covering legal fundamentals, with options for more specialized study.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Career pathways

Business Law, Civil and Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Indigenous Law, International Law

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Application information

Entry requirements

Non-direct entry. At least the first three years of a transferable degree (exceptional students may be admitted after two years with a minimum 3.7 GPA and 90th percentile LSAT). LSAT compulsory; personal statement required. Ranked on GPA in the most recent 60 units and LSAT.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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