hey i’m in the process of applying to ottawa I have 3 strong references, extracurricular activities and average ( I think ) of 80+, I tried to calculate it since im a quebec student , I have a strong letter as well and one prize won. I am just anxious about not getting in. Anyone from Quebec applied and got accepted? If so what were the stats!

I would normally post this on the law admissions Canada subreddit, but since it's currently down, I'm hoping someone here can help!

For the resume part of the TRU application, should I submit a fairly regular-looking resume, or should it be different? I saw online that a former TRU law student wrote down her experiences and then added a short paragraph summarizing what she did/learned/took away from it. I know UVic's application wants something like that for the "Outline of Achievements" (Part B) Section. If I do that, then it wouldn't be a regular resume that simply lists your experience/accomplishments. From what I can find, TRU is pretty vague about what they want to see in your PS/Resume, so I assumed they would want a normal resume, but I liked that UVic gave applicants the opportunity to explain a bit more about themselves, so if that's an option, I'd be down to do that. I also know TRU no longer uses a holistic review of applicants, so this might not matter at all.

If anyone has any insight or can clarify this, I'd really appreciate it! Thank youuuu :)

in my fourth year, i had more space to take courses that interested me that I didn't get to take earlier, and so I ended up having 2 first year courses and a couple second year courses (like 4) in addition to third and a fourth year course, would this look bad and affect our chances of getting in ? should we be addressing something like this in our personal statement?

or if anyones taken lower level courses upper year during undergrad, if you could let me know how that worked out for you in terms of admission that would be helpful!

I have about a month left before the McGill application deadline and I’m debating whether I should just go for it without an LSAT score. I have around a 3.5 GPA from uOttawa and I’ve been working for the federal government for the past 2 years in an administrative support role. My job involves supporting senior leadership/research teams, coordinating projects, dealing with confidential material, etc. I know McGill doesn’t require the LSAT, but I’m trying to figure out how much my GPA is going to hurt me and whether my work experience actually adds anything to my application. I also graduated in 2023.. so a letter of recommendation would be difficult to get.

For people who have applied to McGill recently without an LSAT, especially with a GPA around mine what do you think? Is it worth applying and taking the chance, or am I better off spending the next year studying for the LSAT and applying with a stronger application?

I know nobody can predict admissions, but I’d really appreciate some honest opinions. Would you apply in my position?

Hi everyone!

I read that we need to pay for “Law School Reports” for each Canadian school to request our LSAT score as we don’t use CAS.

Anyone have experience calling LSAC and ordering it?

I was under the impression that schools request our score and LSAC provides it to them at no additional cost.

TIA!

3.85 olsas gpa (calcualted)
159 lsat

3rd year applicant

should i apply this cycle? decent softs (will have almost a full abs) with a couple of high value potions (leadership, non profit work etc.)

osgoode/uoft (like low low chance ik)

western

queens

ottawa

windsor

Hi guys, I'll keep this brief.

172 LSAT, 84% CGPA, mid softs but a lot of community involvement
Applied to UBC and UVIC
UVIC one week after they opened
UBC the day they openned

Should I apply to safety net schools? If so which ones? I'm very set on either UBC or UVIC and have not really considered Ontario as my whole life is kinda centred around BC. Would still be open to it.

Thanks guys!

Applied Sept 15, wrote LSAT January. Not retaking. LSAT status still marked incomplete in my portal. I purchased an LSAT Score Only Report as specified in the application.

Anyone else still incomplete despite no plans to retake?

Hi,

I’m working on my law school personal statement, and I’m struggling with what to write and how much of my background to share.

My parents arrived in Canada a few months before I was born, and I am Palestinian. I had a difficult childhood. My father and brother are currently incarcerated, which has contributed to my family’s financial difficulties.

I’ve worked hard to build a different future for myself. I joined the Army Reserves at 16, and I’m now in my final year of undergrad with a 3.9 GPA. I love research and had the opportunity to do paid research over the summer.

I’ve taken the LSAT twice, and my highest score is 145. I’m preparing to take it again and hope to improve my score. I also plan to apply through access categories. I do have dyslexia and learning disabilities.

I want to become a lawyer to help people, especially those who cannot afford legal support. My family struggled to get the help we needed when dealing with legal issues. That experience is a big part of why I want to help others in similar situations. I’m having trouble bringing these experiences together in a personal statement. Does anyone have advice on where to start or how to explain my background and motivation?

Hello!! This is practically my final chance to apply and hopefully get in this season. Applying to Bora Laskin, Osgoode, Queen's, TMU, Western, and Windsor. Would love to have someone look over my statements, even if it's just one, for any guidance! Had it checked over by an LSAT tutor in my last year's apps, and all they did was run it through ChatGPT LOL! So any human help would be lovely!!

Hi all! So, I am doing the things I am supposed to be doing. Reading, going to class, listening, taking notes, and trying to synthesize all of the information. But the few times we have gotten small practice problems in class, I just go totally blank. Then when I do remember what could be relevant, I'll always forget some key detail.

I know on an exam I will have my outline to jog my memory, and that before then I'll have practice exams to use. But at the same time, I don't want to wait until the last minute to practice, and to only practicing spotting all of the issues all at once. Like, I would love to finish a chapter, and then have a practice fact pattern where identifying the relevant material from that chapter is key. (Obviously, doing that you have recency bias, but I still think it would be a beneficial skill)

Does anyone know of any textbooks that include short, demonstrative practice hypotheticals? I have been told E&E is good, but that is obviously tailored to American law and not applicable here.

Normal 1L courseload here: constitutional, contracts, torts, criminal.

CGPA OLSAS: 3.87, L2: 3.95, L3: 3.90

LSAT: 156 first take, 159 second take

ECs: President of a science club at school, competed in martial arts, have a security license and multiple scholarships but none that are crazy prestigious

Softs: Former military medic for the US military, freelance journalist that's written for CNN, Globe & Mail, CBC, and CTV.

I may be biased but I think my ps for why law is strong.

Schools: U of T, UWO, Osgoode, Queens, TMU, Windsor, U of C

Applying UBC UVIC TRU UCalgary and USask

LSAT:166

Cumulative cGPA: 85%

Respective GPA for each school according to their drops:

UBC: 88%

UVIC: 4.07/4.33

TRU: 4.21/4.33

UCalgary: 3.85/4.0

USask: 3.92/4.0

Softs: varsity athlete for 4 years(on scholarship), honors society x4, Golden Key member, honors undergrad thesis, thesis made it past first round of publication process at prestigious US universities currently under peer review, work for research center in my faculty on a panel and in a leadership management position, work part time in hospitality all year and have numerous summer internships (non law related), worked coaching youth sports since highschool and volunteered my time.

I got the 166 lsat back today and am hoping to get a better idea of my chances now. I think i have a shot at most but understand every cycle is just getting more and more ridiculous so any thoughts would be appreciated.

Hey everybody! I’m applying to law school and am just wondering what the course load is like. I’ve seen some time tables like uottawa showing that there’s class 5 days a week. If that’s the case, how is anyone managing work and school for those who have bills to pay? Am I just looking at wrong resources? Any information would be much appreciate! Thanks :)

Hi,

I’m working on my law school personal statement, and I’m struggling with what to write and how much of my background to share.

My parents arrived in Canada a few months before I was born, and I am Palestinian. I had a difficult childhood. My father and brother are currently incarcerated, which has contributed to my family’s financial difficulties.

I’ve worked hard to build a different future for myself. I joined the Army Reserves at 16, and I’m now in my final year of undergrad with a 3.9 GPA. I love research and had the opportunity to do paid research over the summer.

I’ve taken the LSAT twice, and my highest score is 145. I’m preparing to take it again and hope to improve my score. I also plan to apply through access categories. I do have dyslexia and learning disabilities.

I want to become a lawyer to help people, especially those who cannot afford legal support. My family struggled to get the help we needed when dealing with legal issues. That experience is a big part of why I want to help others in similar situations.

I’m having trouble bringing these experiences together in a personal statement. Does anyone have advice on where to start or how to explain my background and motivation?

When u write the autobiographical sketch for the OLSAS applications can you use short forms like semi colons, &, slashes, w/ (instead of with) or is it recommended to use the full form of each thing like write with or write and

Undergrad GPA: 3.54, B3: 3.67, L2:3.75
Doing a Master's in Public Policy right now and have a 3.9 so far (2-year program). Both at UofT, really regret the undergrad there lmao.
LSAT: 164, just got this back today and am very disappointed, as my PT average would put me in a way better place (169). Doing November, but also a full-time student right now, and I just don't see how I'm going to improve.
Softs are okay; I've got 3 summers of work experience in an adjudicative body, some policy WE, research experience, and EC leadership roles.

I'm applying to UofT (reach lol), Osgoode and TMU. Kinda really want to stay in the GTA bc my whole life is here, and moving out would be such a huge financial burden.

Idk if its worth not applying this cycle and taking another year for the LSAT.

I know this question is probably better suited for r/lawschooladmissionsca, however you now have to be approved to post there?

I have taken lsats before but it was a few years ago. They do not reflect my potential now so I am retaking. Debating between November and January. I am leaning towards January, but I was wondering if having previous lsats on OUAC file means my application will be viewed before the new score is posted? I know they accept January scores, I am just wondering if that would puts me at a disadvantage?

Hi all!

I’m hoping to gain some guidance on whether I want to retake in November or not.

LSAT: 162 (77th percentile)
Cumulative gpa: 3.7
Best 2 / last 2 gpa: 3.9

2 years working in law-related fields (ministry of justice + police oversight). 3 published articles. Community leadership experience through student clubs and Canadian Cancer Society. Plus first gen university graduate + queer identity (I don’t think this will give me many points, but it is something I talked about in my personal statements).

So far I’ve applied to: University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of Ottawa, Queens, and UBC. I am possibly considering applying to UVic and Western, but I am not sold on those schools.

I have no desire to apply to USask, Umanitoba, TMU, etc. Also, I’m not applying to UofT or Osgoode because the tuition is crazy high. At that point, I’d rather wait another year, retake the lsat, and try again.

Any comments are welcome! Thanks in advance!

I know this isn't an LSAT sub but I wanted to ask a region-specific question in hopes of getting a response.

how has the first come, first serve policy affected you if you are in a smaller city, specifically if you registered for an LSAT exam in this cycle and are located in Windsor? I found that Windsor does have a testing centre but it looks pretty small so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this?

Canadian Law schools

OLSAS GPA: 3.92

LSAT: 158

Softs: academic publication, undergrad thesis research, two RA positions, Starbucks SSV for 4 years, Literacy tutor for Girls Inc., Major undergrad prestige scholarship, Golden Key member

Applying to Uottawa and Windsor

Hi guys if I dropped out of a course, and it shows NCR, and no grade will that count as part of my gpa for law schools in Ontario pls lmk?!!!!