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Ontario|Legal Organizations & Law SchoolsLegal Organizations & Law Schools 904 York University - Osgoode Hall Law School Osgoode Hall Law School is the oldest law school in Ontario and the largest common-law school in Canada.
- Degree Programs
A number of programs for LL.B. students have been developed to allow them to pursue sustained involvement in a particular field of interest. These include C.L.A.S.P, the Community and Legal Aid Services Program, the Innocence Program, and the Intensive Clinical Education Programs, available in such areas as Business Law, Criminal Law, Immigration and Refugee Law, and Poverty Law. Other special degrees are also available. In conjunction with the Faculty of Administrative Studies and the Faculty of Environmental Studies, Osgoode offers four-year programs leading to the LL.B./M.B.A. degree and the LL.B./M.E.S. degree.
- Admission
At least 2 years of university level studies are required for admission to Osgoode Hall Law School. 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 cumulative grade point average of admitted students is A-, and the median LSAT percentile of admitted students is 80. There is also an application fee.
- Enrollment / Student Body / Faculty
There are usually over 1,600 applicants for first-year, while only about 215 students are enrolled. The faculty totals 101, made up of 47 full-time and 54 part-time.
- Expenses and Financial Aid
Full-time tuition for Osgoode Hall Law School is approximately $12,000 per year. Estimated additional expenses per year, including room and board, and books and supplies, ranges from about $10,000-$13,000. Performance and need-based entrance scholarships are available as well as Financial Aid through provincial and federal government programs, bursaries, and loans.
- Activities & Services Available
Osgoode Hall Law School offers various activities and services, including legal publications; The Legal and Literary Society, the official student government of Osgoode Hall; The Career Development Office; and an Articling Office.
A variety of clubs and organizations also exist, including Amnesty International, The Athletic Association, Black Law Students Association, The Law Union, and the First Nations Law Students Association.
For more information about Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, call (416) 736-5712, or visit their website at www.osgoode.yorku.ca.
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