Aboriginal Applicants
Persons of indigenous ancestry, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples may apply as either general or discretionary applicants.The Personal Statement (which is part of the application on-line) should discuss your work, personal and community experiences and other factors relevant to your application. Aboriginal applicants who meet the Mature category requirements may apply in both the Mature and Aboriginal categories.
You must also submit to OLSAS two letters of reference, at least one of which should be from an academic source; official transcripts of all your postsecondary education; and an up-to-date résumé/curriculum vitae. A proof of Aboriginal ancestry, such as a copy of a status card or a letter from your band council or Aboriginal organization is also required.
The Admissions Committee may admit applicants in the Aboriginal category unconditionally or subject to successful completion of the Native Law Program. It is, therefore, crucial that Aboriginal applicants complete their files as quickly as possible so that the Admissions Committee can make its decision in time for eligible applicants to begin the Native Law Program in Saskatchewan or "Le programme prédroit pour les Autochtones" at the University of Ottawa for French-speaking Aboriginal applicants. Both programs begin in May.
Please note that files are not assessed until they are complete and all required documents have been provided by the applicant.
Application forms will be available in early August and the deadline to apply for the Fall of 2011 will be November 1, 2010. Remember that you must always apply one year prior to the year that you want to begin your law studies.
Late applications are permitted, with special permission, in this category only. For information, please contact Admissions at comlaw@uottawa.ca.