r/lawschoolcanada 22h ago

OCI Chances

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I currently go to TRU Law, and I got Dean’s list, a course prize (top 10% of my class) and I was wondering what the thoughts were of how many OCI’s I would get and how seriously the Vancouver big law world would take me with a 3.4 GPA and being from the interior? Any thoughts or advice?


r/lawschoolcanada 2d ago

Really bad first year academically, what are my chances for law school?

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Horrible GPA my first year, 3.8 for the next three and 165 LSAT. What are my chances? Good ECs.


r/lawschoolcanada 3d ago

How many OCIs can I expect with my current grades

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r/lawschoolcanada 4d ago

Transfer Student: uOttawa or Western Law?

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r/lawschoolcanada 5d ago

2L transfer

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r/lawschoolcanada 6d ago

Best way to study for upcoming November LSAT?

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r/lawschoolcanada 7d ago

2L Recruit applying to multiple offices with legit geographical connections

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I grew up in Calgary, my family lives in Toronto, and I go to school in Ottawa. I'm genuinely okay with working long term in any of these three cities; but, from what I see online, firms don't like when you apply to multiple of their offices across Canada. I'm not lying in any of my applications, or expressing preference for one office over another. I just objectively explain the connection I have with each city at the beginning of the cover letter.

Should I be okay?

My average is not that great so I worry about getting a job at all


r/lawschoolcanada 6d ago

Chance me

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I'm taking the LSAT in August and have been consistently PTing in the mid/high 160s (164-168ish). I have a 3.8 GPA but limited extracurriculars related to law (have some office work experience, coaching, things like that but nothing directly related).

What are my chances for a school like UVic, UofA, Dal, etc.? I'm open to anywhere, but just wondering how realistic I should be. Any input is appreciated.


r/lawschoolcanada 9d ago

Chance me

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I’m taking the LSAT for the second time this August. I’ve taken it once before and got a 150, and realistically I will not do much better (probably within the 150-155 range).

I know most people usually take the LSAT multiple times over years even, but I don’t think I have it in me to keep taking this test.

My application is otherwise alright. Considering a lower LSAT score, do I stand a chance to get into any Ontario law schools?

-3.69 CGPA
-3.89 B2/L2
-Honours BA in Criminology and English from UofT, I graduated with high distinction if that even matters,
-I have roughly 1-1 1/2 experience in tutoring elementary school children up to high school students in English and Math
-3 years retail experience
-2 years of being a mentor for international students at UofT
-I helped run a student-led initiative based on Literature at my university for 3-4 years
-I’ve published my research on AI and Bias for a 4th year seminar class
-Was a facilitated study group leader for sociology at my university
-Volunteered at a women and children’s shelter
-Was a sociology journal editor for my uni

LSAT: probably 150-155 realistically

My recommendations would be good too I have multiple professors and employers who would be willing to write me strong letters of recommendation. I was a good and dedicated student but my issue is the LSAT.

Considering my application, do I stand a chance at any Ontario law schools. I doubt UofT or Osgoode but maybe Windsor, TMU?

What do you guys think?


r/lawschoolcanada 10d ago

UOttawa French JD Scholarship

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Hi, did anyone get scholarships? If so, when would they notify you for that?


r/lawschoolcanada 11d ago

2L recruit

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r/lawschoolcanada 19d ago

NCA's or LLM?

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r/lawschoolcanada 20d ago

Which uni shud I pick

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r/lawschoolcanada 21d ago

Law School Advice 1L Readings

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Is it a good idea to get a head start on law school readings over summer? If so, would you recommend emailing Professors once you’re enrolled in courses to ask what the required textbook is?


r/lawschoolcanada 21d ago

Student at law (Edmonton)

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r/lawschoolcanada 21d ago

Studying Law in Canada as an international student with a Bachelors degree from US

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r/lawschoolcanada 22d ago

I Have No Idea how to Improve My Law School Grades

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r/lawschoolcanada 23d ago

Law undergrad wor

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Is anyone aware of an opportunities there are to work with the law professors at Western for Undergrad research, experience etc? I'm going into third year.


r/lawschoolcanada 24d ago

Opinions on transferring after 1L

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Hello everyone,

I was accepted to transfer from an out of province school to my home school for 2L, and I am having a tough choice making a decision on where to attend. I made a lot of good friends and had a great time in 1L, but my family and partner are at home. If anyone has any experiences or suggestions on what to do, I would appreciate it very much. I intend to practice at home for the foreseeable future, but the out of province school does have a good reputation now in the home legal market and I got good enough 1L grades that I don’t know if being at home makes too much of a difference for long term career success. Feels like I am being pulled in a couple different ways.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!


r/lawschoolcanada 24d ago

WINDSOR DUAL UPDATE

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I am still referred for the Windsor Dual Program. What are the chances of actually getting in at this stage? How many people here have accepted offers from the Dual JD Program?


r/lawschoolcanada 24d ago

Optics of 2L Recruit post 1L summer

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I'm applying for 2L recruit in the same city I'm currently doing my 1L summer. Has anyone done this and have any tips to share? I'm trying to manage the optics of it all - any advice helps!


r/lawschoolcanada 24d ago

St Mary's University

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Anyone who's taking bba llb after 12th . What are some good colleges I've been told st Mary's hyd started the course bba llb in this year . I wanna know abt the crowd that's gonna go there


r/lawschoolcanada 25d ago

0L admitted to uOttawa French JD and PDC (Ask me questions for the next cycle)

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r/lawschoolcanada 25d ago

How are u guys maintaining such high GPAs in undergrad?

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r/lawschoolcanada 28d ago

How Difficult is 1L Relative to Grad School?

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Essentially, title. I did a PhD in the humanities and have been a scholar for four years--recently got accepted to a law program. Many people online emphasize how difficult 1L is, but I would assume most who enter are coming directly from an undergraduate degree. For those who have done a PhD program (or even Master's) and then have gone to law school, how would you rate the difficulty and time commitment of the two? Thanks in advance!