Letter of Permission Applicants
Students who wish to complete one semester or one full year of their law studies at the University of Ottawa as visiting students, with the permission of their law school, can apply in this category.The Personal Statement should be used to describe personal, academic and professional reasons why you wish to study at the University of Ottawa. Applicants who have compelling circumstances that make it difficult to be away from Ottawa will be given priority.
Applicants in this category must submit their official law school transcripts, two letters of reference, including at least one from a law professor, as well as a letter from the Dean of the current law school attesting to the fact that the student is in good standing and has not been the subject of any disciplinary actions. LSAT results are not required for Letter of Permission applicants.
Applications are to be completed on-line . The application deadline is May 1st. Files are not assessed until they are complete and all required documents have been provided. As the number of spaces available is limited, any delay in completing an application can prejudice the likelihood of being admitted. Files which are still incomplete as of August 1st will be closed without further notice.