First-year applicants TRU Faculty of Law

Obtained an undergraduate degree from a degree-granting institution; or

Successfully completed the first three years (minimum 90 credits) or more of an approved course of studies leading to an undergraduate degree from a degree-granting institution (with at least 30 credits of upper-level courses); or

Successfully completed the first two years of studies leading to an undergraduate degree at a degree-granting institution and be currently enrolled in the third year of the degree program.

An offer of admission will be conditional on the successful completion of the third year by June 30 of the academic year in question with a minimum of 90 credits at a degree-granting institution, and maintenance of the academic average obtained in the first two years of studies. Thirty of the ninety credit requirements must be completed at the senior level.

If you are Indigenous, you may elect to apply under the Indigenous Canadian applicant category. See the Indigenous Applicants page for more information. This category requires 2 reference letters. You will be required to provide proof of Indigeneity (this can be uploaded to your application portal after your application is processed). You are invited to use the Special Facts textbox of the application or your personal statement to share details about your connection to your Indigenous community.

We understand that a competitive LSAT and GPA may not be the only determining factor of success at law school or as a lawyer. Please provide any circumstances which you wish to have considered by the Faculty of Law Admissions Committee that may explain your lower than average LSAT score or grades (from your most recent 4 full-time semesters towards your bachelor's degree). These circumstances can include disability or special needs, financial disadvantage, age, membership in a historically disadvantaged group, residency in a small and/or remote community, or injuries and illness. The Committee is particularly interested in how these circumstances may have adversely affected your performance in your undergraduate work during your most recent 20 courses or on the LSAT. You will use the Special Facts textbox to explain your circumstances, how you've overcome them, and how you are now prepared for law school.

PLEASE NOTE that applicants in this category must still satisfy the basic requirements for admission into the program with respect to having an LSAT score on file. Applicants in this category typically have at least 2 years of studies completed towards their bachelor's degree at a degree-granting institution. 2 reference letters are required in this category. Additional documentation may be uploaded to your application.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are a major part of the university's vision statement and core values. We want black prospective students to know about the admission supports and resources available at TRU Law and within the campus community.

Your application will only be considered for admission when complete; Each application must include the following:

• A completed online application which would include your personal statement/statement of interest, resume/CV, and payment of the application fee.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Sent directly from the post-secondary institution (digital or hard copy).
• LSAT score and writing sample on file (please provide your LSAC ID number in your application).
• Discretionary and Indigenous Category Only: Two letters of reference (at least one academic if possible) are required. Please indicate the referee’s email address in your TRU Applicant Portal (after you apply) so that the system sends them a request for their letter. 
• Any other supplemental documents that are required by your selected category of admission, which can be uploaded to your TRU Applicant Portal. 

• 1-2 business days after your application is submitted, you'll gain access to your TRU Applicant Portal (check your junk mail if not received). Please note, due to a system upgrade, if you apply before September 22, you won't get access to the TRU Applicant Portal until September 23rd. 
• Indigenous and Discretionary applicants will indicate the name and emails of their 2 referees in their TRU Applicant Portal.
• Indigenous applicants can upload their proof of Indigeneity.
• Discretionary applicants can upload any additional details (all within 1 PDF).
• As your post-secondary transcripts are received, your portal will update to indicate this.
• TOEFL or IELT scores may be added to your checklist if your bachelor'S degree what not completed in an English-speaking country. 
• Once the applications are deemed complete, they will be sent to the Admissions Committee for review. You may either be accepted, conditionally accepted, waitlisted or declined entry.
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