How to Apply
All Dalhousie professional programs, including law, have a separate application process and generally requires previous university study for admission. Students are admitted to classes as full or part-time undergraduates in law.
Application Process Checklist
Supporting Documents
When applying to the Schulich School of Law's JD Program, it is important to think of your online application and supporting documents as a complete package. Your file will not begin the review process until all required supporting documents have been received by the Admissions Office and your application fee has been paid.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all materials relevant to your application are received by the JD Admissions Office by the required deadlines. Items marked with an * are required by all applicants.
Please note: applicants may have supporting documents submitted on their behalf from referees and academic institutions before they submit their online appliation.
Important Admission Dates
We work on a rolling admissions basis, meaning that offers of acceptance may be made up to the end of the admissions process in June. While we welcome you to contact us with any questions or concerns you might have at any time during the admissions process, we are unable to give any status updates until the admissions process is complete and final offers are made.
September | Applications open for classes starting in the fall of the next academic year. |
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November 30 | All completed applications received by 11:59 PM AST on Nov. 30 will be given early consideration for admission and entrance scholarships. |
Last LSAT sitting of calendar year | This is the last LSAT considered for early admission and entrance scholarships (usually in November) |
January 15 | Deadline for submission of entrance scholarship applications. |
February LSAT Writing | Final LSAT writing considered for September admission in same calendar year. This means LSATs written after March 1 will not be considered for admission in September of the same year. |
February 28 | Final deadline to complete application |
May 12 | Final deadline for Admissions Office to receive updated transcripts from applicants who have completed the final semester of their university degree. |
June 30 | Final admissions decisions made and all candidates notified. |