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Ontario|Legal Organizations & Law SchoolsLegal Organizations & Law Schools 901 The University of Western Ontario - Faculty of Law The University of Western Ontario is located in London, Ontario. Its Faculty of Law is fully accredited and offers a Bachelor of Laws degree as well as combined degrees including Business, Engineering Science, and Computer Science. It also offers a joint program with Laval University in Quebec; a Diplôme de Français Juridique; and an Area of Concentration in Business, Criminal, Taxation, or Information Technology Law.
- Admission
At least 2 years of university level studies are required for admission to the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Law. The application deadline is November 1st of each year. The LSAT is required, and multiple LSAT scores are averaged, except under special circumstances. The median Grade Point Average is 80% and the median LSAT score is 158. There is also an application fee.
- Enrollment / Student Body / Faculty
There are usually over 2,000 applicants for first-year, while only about 160 students are enrolled. The total number of students for all 3 years is approximately 460. The faculty totals 67, made up of 28 full-time and 39 part-time.
There are four categories for admission into first year, one general category and three discretionary categories. The three discretionary categories are: aboriginal, mature and access. Although most applicants have either a three or four year University degree, applicants with a minimum of two years of University work (10 credits) will be considered. The special category is primarily for applicants who either do not have the educational requirements or whose academic performance has been significantly affected by some disadvantage.
Offers are made beginning in January and continue through the spring. Applicants will be informed in writing of the decision of the Admissions Committee. Primary factors in assessing applications are prior academic record and LSAT score.
In addition, other factors, such as employment history, extracurricular activities, and community achievements, are considered by the Admissions Committee. A tuition fee deposit is due within a specific date following an offer of admission.
- Expenses and Financial Aid
Full-time tuition for the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law is about $10,500 per year. Estimated additional expenses per year, including room and board, and books and supplies, are approximately $10,000. Performance and need-based entrance scholarships are available for one-half of the entering class, and Financial Aid is available through the Ontario Student Assistance Program, bursaries, and loans.
- Activities & Services Available
The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law offers various activities and services, including the publication Canadian Journal of Law and Jurisprudence; The Legal Society, a major organization for students of the Faculty of Law; Community Legal Services; the Career Development Office; and The Stint Program, where in the second term of the academic year, interested students are matched with Ontario judges, crown attorneys and lawyers, for one to three days.
For more information about the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, call (519) 661-3347, or visit their website at www.law.uwo.ca.
For information about other law schools, refer to other sections of Legal Line .
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