Robson Hall, Faculty of Law, offers a three year J.D. program that starts with the fundamental doctrinal courses that allow students to acquire a solid foundation in law. From the foundational courses, students can choose from a variety of courses to move into the area they may wish to one day focus their practice. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 73 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The University of Manitoba will require graded coursework to fulfill all admission requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Pass grades will not be considered for meeting any of these requirements unless otherwise stated. Should a grade be retained on your record yet excluded from your institutional GPA calculation, that grade will be used to meet admission requirements and the GPA calculation for your application to the University of Manitoba.
All applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Completed Coursework - Index Score Category Applicants
- Minimum of 20 one-term or 10 two-term, or combination thereof, university degree level courses (60 credit hours). See course completion deadlines below.
- Individual Consideration and Canadian Indigenous Category Applicants
- Minimum of 20 one-term or 10 two-term, or combination thereof, university degree level courses (60 credit hours). See course completion deadlines below.
- Individual Consideration and Canadian Indigenous Category Mature Students (26+)
- If 26 years of age by September 1 in year admission is sought, a minimum of 10 one-term or 5 two-term, or combination thereof, university degree level courses (30 credit hours). If more than 30 credit hours are completed, the AGPA will be calculated using all completed courses. See course completion deadlines below. NOTE: Applicants who have completed fewer than 60 credit hours will not be eligible to be moved to the Index Score category if unsuccessful in selection.
Requirement: Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two previous years of full time study (60 credit hours) is the minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program. With special recommendation of the department, exceptional applicants with an honours bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry to PhD study. |
| Test Scores: | - Law School Admission Test or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the Start or continue your application button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.