Mature Applicants
In order to qualify as a mature student, at the time of application, a person:
- must not have been in a post-secondary education program for a minimun of five years; or
- must have at least five years of work experience, and, during this time, have participated in part-time studies at a post secondary instituion
In addition to past academic work and the LSAT, outstanding qualities as evidenced by previous career and life experiences are considered. Applicants in this category must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Mature applicants must also submit to OLSAS an up-to-date résumé or curriculum vitae along with their personal statement, so do not use the Personal Statement as a résumé. You must also submit to OLSAS two reference forms, at least one of which should come from an academic source. If you are unable to obtain a letter of reference from an academic source, please choose references who are able to speak to your abilities as they relate to law school, namely your ability to analyse, write, conduct research, work in groups, and organize your time. Do not forget to make sure that OLSAS has received all your post-secondary transcripts.
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 is November 1, 2010. Remember that you must always apply one year prior to the year you wish to begin your law studies. Applications in this category which remain incomplete after May 1st will be cancelled without further notice.