J.D at Dalhousie University [DAL], Halifax Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Juris Doctor [J.D] From Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova ScotiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1818established year
19000enrollment
Public
Partner [18 Courses]
7.8/10

Juris Doctor [J.D]

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

CA$26,078 /Yr

$18,776 /Yr
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Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake Apr 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$18776 (CAD 26078)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food$7071 (CAD 9821)
Health Insurance$360 (CAD 500)
Other Fees$2372 (CAD 3294)
Total Cost$9803 (CAD 13615)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$18776 (CAD 26078)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Commerce or an equivalent degree from Dalhousie University or from another degree-granting college.
  • Students must have a GPA of 3.7 on Dalhousie’s 4.3 scales.
  • Mature students must be 26 years of age on or before Sept. 1 of the year for which they seek admission to law school.
  • Students applying for admission are required to submit results of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with an upper second class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

92 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE


Required Document List

Following are the required document:

  • Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees. 
  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
  • Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Confirmation of Employment Form:  Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee. 
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Law 100 out of 329 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 17 in Canada 2024)

QS World University logo
Law 151 out of 370 in Global Ranking
( #6 out of 15 in Canada 2024)

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Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams Score
Application Deadline for May 2024 Intake (31st Dec 2023)
Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake (1st Apr 2024)
USD 23,458 /Yr
CAD 32,580 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 92
  • IELTS: 7
  • PTE: 65
  • GRE: 300
  • GMAT: 550
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake (1st Nov 2024)
USD 9,307 /Yr
CAD 12,927 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 88
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 60
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (10th Dec 2024)
USD 5,931 /Yr
CAD 8,238 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • MELAB: 90
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023)
USD 58,713 /Yr
CAD 81,546 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • IELTS: 7
  • PTE: 68
  • Duolingo: 120
Application Deadline (1st Nov 2023)
USD 10,350 /Yr
CAD 14,375 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 93
  • PTE: 60

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

  • Professor
  • Consultant
  • Advisor
  • Judge
  • Arbitrator
  • Lawyer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship- Dalhousie UniversityScholarship per student$ 28,800/Yr$40,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Killam Predoctoral ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 30,240/Yr$42,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student$ 14,525/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 3,600/Yr$5,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based


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