Juris Doctor in Ottawa Canada | Lakehead University

1. Academic Record. You must successfully complete a minimum of 3 years of full-time undergraduate studies at a recognized university to be considered for admission (unless applying under the Mature Category). Preference is given to those with a 4-year undergraduate degree. You may apply in the third or final year of your undergraduate degree program. You must submit official transcripts for all postsecondary institutions attended.
2. LSAT Score. You are required to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), which is administered several times throughout the through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). If you write the LSAT more than once, the highest test result reported by the Law School Admission Council in the year you apply will be used for admission
3. Personal Statement The Personal Statement provides you with the opportunity to discuss your strengths, capabilities and achievements that distinguish you as a desirable applicant. If applying to the 1L Online Intensive, there is a required extra submission.
4. References. You must provide at least 2 letters of reference. Two academic references are preferred, but applicants may provide one academic and one non-academic (unless applying under Mature category).
5. Autobiographical Sketch. A snapshot of your work and volunteer experience, research, extra-curricular involvement and any awards or accomplishments.
6. Supporting documentation where necessary (Indigenous, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA), and Mature applicant categories)

IELTS - Minimum Overall Score 7, Listening: 6.5 Reading: 6.5 Speaking: 7 Writing: 7
TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) - Minimum Overall Score 103, Listening: 24 Reading: 24 Speaking: 28 Writing: 2
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score 120
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Overall Score 90