How to Apply
All Dalhousie professional programs, including law, have separate application processes and generally require previous university study for admission. Students are admitted to classes as full or part-time undergraduates in law.
Application Process Checklist
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Supporting Documents
When applying to the Schulich School of Law's JD Program, an online application form and supporting documents comprise one's application package. A file will not begin the review process untilÌýallÌýrequired supporting documents have been marked as received on the application portal and the application fee has been paid.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all materials relevant to their application are attached to their JD application by the required deadlines. Ìý
*Required Documents
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Important Admission Dates
We work on a rolling admissions basis, meaning that offers of acceptance may be made up to the end of the admissions process in June. While we welcome applicants toÌýcontact usÌýwith any questions or concerns they might have at any time during the admissions process, we are unable to give any status updates until the admissions process is complete and final offers are made.
September | Applications open for classes starting in the fall of the next academic year. |
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January 10 | Deadline to submit JD applications is 11:59 PM AST. |
January 15 | Deadline for submission of entrance scholarship applications.Ìý All candidates are considered for scholarships not requiring scholarship application. |
January LSAT Writing | Final LSAT writing considered for September admission in same calendar year. This means LSATs written after February 1 will not be considered for admission in September of the same year. |
February 14 | Deadline for submission of application supporting documents.Ìý Applications not completed at this time will not be considered for admission. |
June 30 | Final admissions decisions made and all candidates notified. |