What Students Say
Likes
- The University focusses a lot on research proposal, mostly accepts those which are socially leaning.
- Encouragement both in terms of research and financial aid is provided to students. Apart from this students are automatically screened for scholarship which range from somewhere between 30%-100% of the tuition of the first year, without making any separate application.
- Even otherwise the tuition is extremely low as compared to other Universities in North America (ranging from 7000-15000 CAD) for all master's courses, except managerial and Engineering.
Dislikes
- The only flaw I can see is with regard to the admission process. The number of intakes are extremely low- for instance, only 2 students were accepted in the last admission cycle- out of more than 150 applications.
The overall experience has been amazing. As the class size is smaller, we were able to forge personal relationships with our faculty and others in the cohort. The class is more like a small family. I have been fortunate to have made great friends on the campus. I wish the placement and Career cells of the college were more active.
Course Curriculum
As it is a thesis based course, a lot of help is provided by the University in terms of research. We are also provided with an option of taking electives, related- or otherwise unrelated to our course.
Faculty
As mentioned previously, the class size is extremely small for graduates students ranging from 4-15. It is easy for the faculty to personally keep a check upon the progress of each student.
Campus Life
The campus life is truly amazing. The campus is spread over ridges, parks and protected gardens. One feels very close to the nature. The campus offers premium services of gymnasium, other sports at cheaper rates. Part of the yearly fee.
Placement
I would say that research opportunities post graduation are great. Students can apply for many research grants. Not many law firms, or companies visit the campus.
Accommodation
Not many students are able to get University accommodation and have to eventually look for it themselves, which is a huge task. The cost of living is higher than most Canadian cities.
Exams
Both SOP and LOR's (2 minimum) are required. I would recommend students to prepare for the admission cycle- 13 months in advance before the start of the course.
Fees
7000 Canadian Dollars/year.
Scholarship
Yes. Based on previous experience, research or publication, scholarships are automatically provided to applicants.
Examination Structure
The University requires applicants to provide with a detailed statement of purpose and a strong research proposal. It is primarily on these two grounds that the admission committee decides upon the fate of applications. I would suggest that students work on it very nicely. Any prior academic experience, or research would be an added advantage. Fresh law graduates don't have much of a chance considering the exponential number of applications- and less than 5% intake.
