Transfer Applicants
Transfer applications into the 2nd year of the J.D. program will be accepted only from students who have successfully completed the first year of the J.D. program in a Canadian Common Law School. Students who have undertaken or completed their legal studies outside Canada cannot apply in this category.Transfer applicants must explain why they want to study at the University of Ottawa. The Personal Statement should be used to describe personal, academic and professional reasons why you wish to continue law studies in 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 Transfer 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.