Juris Doctor - Law Program By University of Alberta |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a highly regarded credential in the field of law. Our three-year program is based on a strong core curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in legal fundamentals while also opening doors to more specialized areas of study.

Why study at the University of Alberta? The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law is highly regarded among leading Canadian law firms, with a superb track record for career success among graduates. Our century-long tradition of excellence has produced three Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, including the Chief Justice, along with a host of provincial and federal politicians, legal visionaries, entrepreneurs, and public intellectuals.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a highly regarded credential in the field of law. Our three-year program is based on a strong core curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in legal fundamentals while also opening doors to more specialized areas of study.

Why study at the University of Alberta? The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law is highly regarded among leading Canadian law firms, with a superb track record for career success among graduates. Our century-long tradition of excellence has produced three Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, including the Chief Justice, along with a host of provincial and federal politicians, legal visionaries, entrepreneurs, and public intellectuals.

Undergraduate

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.7+

PTE Academic

61+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

There is no direct entry from high school into the Juris Doctor program (JD). Exceptional students may be admitted to the program after completing two years of university study with a minimum GPA of 3.7 and 90th percentile Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. All other students must have completed at least the first three years of a degree before being admitted to the JD. There are no specific university courses that must be taken for admission to the JD, and no specific degree that is recommended. Admission is competitive based on an overall academic record and LSAT score. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is compulsory for all applicants.

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

15,782 CAD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

54,481 CAD

Other Expenses

-

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Juris Doctor - Law

North Campus, Edmonton, Canada

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

36 monthsProgram duration

54,481 CADTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

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