In this section, you will find information on our admissions eligiblity requirements and categories, deadlines, supporting documents, and our admissions process and policies. We also have a detailed FAQ.
Upcoming deadlines
- The online application for Fall 2025Ìýadmission will be available on 1ÌýSeptember 2024.
- The online application deadline for University, Mature, and Advanced Standing applicants is 1 November 2024.
- The deadline for supporting documents for University and Mature applicants is 8 November 2024Ìýand the supporting documents deadline for Advanced Standing applicants is 15 January 2025.
Deadlines must be respected. Late applications are not accepted. There are no exceptions.
Candidates must read through all sections in this Â鶹AV Guide carefully before applying, as there are specific rules that must be followed for the creation and submission of supporting documents. Some of our guidelines for supporting documents have recently changed. As such, Candidates must read through the Â鶹AV Guide carefully, especially if they are a re-applicant to the program.
Application to our law program requires preparation, planning and reflection. Candidates should apply for admission only if they will be able to start our program on the date they are applying for. International candidates must ensure they will have a valid status to study in Canada (i.e. student visa, permanent residency, etc.) before registration and should plan the timing of their application accordingly. Deferral requestsÌýare granted only in exceptional cases.
Admission timeline (September entrance only)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| September 1 |
Online application opens |
| Early September |
Start of law school year |
| September-October |
Information sessions and recruitment events |
| November |
Application deadlineÌýfor most categories of candidates (November 1) Latest LSAT test date recommended |
| December |
Â鶹AV offers are extended andÌýmade on a rolling basis until the end of June |
| January |
Start of law winter term |
| February |
Welcome Day for Newly Admitted CandidatesÌý First roundÌýof Law Entrance Scholarship offers made (continues until August) |
| March 1 |
Application deadline for CEGEP/QFB candidates |
| April 1 |
Deadline for candidates admitted between December and February to accept our offer and pay deposit |
| April-June |
Interviews with CEGEP, Mature, and Advanced Standing candidates First offers extended to CEGEP candidates Start of Waitlist End of law academic year Most decisions will be made by late May-June |
| May 1 |
Application deadlineÌýforÌýTransfer candidates |
| June-August |
Space permitting, offers of admission made to candidates from the waitlist |
| July |
Course registration for newly admitted candidates |
| Late August |
Orientation & in-person registration |
