Category: Canada

Five times within the current and five past testing years (the period in which LSAC reports scores to law schools). A total of seven times over a lifetime. Is taking the LSAT 3 times too many? When considering taking the LSAT multiple times, an important thing to know is that the assessment can only be […]

The cost of the LSAT is the same for both first-time and repeat test takers. For the August 2022-June 2023 testing years, LSAT registration costs $215. What is the average LSAT score in Canada? Application and admissions criteria for 16 Canadian law schools including: regular applicant profile and enrolment, strengths and special programs, tuition, and […]

Law school loans from private financial institutions. Details on bank financing programs are current as of October 2021. Lines of credit are a popular option for Canadian students. Student lines of credit for law school offered by the country’s big banks often offer lower interest rates than government student loans. How do you pay for […]

For most law schools in Canada, you should have an LSAT score above 150. To get into the most competitive schools, your LSAT score should be above 160 at least. Do you need LSAT for Canada? Most schools don’t require that you earn a minimum LSAT score, but some may tell you the average score […]

The very best place to see aurora borealis in Canada — if not the world — is the Northwest Territories, where they’re generally visible 240 nights a year. Northern Manitoba is in the sub-Arctic Circle bordering Hudson Bay. Since the Gold Rush days, the Wild West Yukon has been the spot for fabled adventure.

Anecdotally, the pass rate is believed to be around 90%. How common is it to fail the bar? Unsurprisingly, California has the lowest passage rate (44.42%) by a wide margin. Take even a great in-state school like UCLA and only 86% percent of students are passing on their first try. That gives you an idea […]

Yes, definitely. In order to be considered eligible to pursue MBA, you must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree programme from a recognised Institute/University. Can I do MBA while doing LLB? Some colleges admit students to the LLB MBA dual degree programme on the based on merit, as determined by their bachelor’s degree. Students must complete […]

All Canadian lawyers can call themselves both “barristers and solicitors”, although many define their practices as either one or the other. A barrister is a litigator, i.e. a courtroom lawyer. Traditionally, the Bar was the place in a courtroom where counsel stood to address the court. Do Canadians say lawyer or attorney? Attorney is a […]

You cannot enter Canadian law schools directly from high school. After finishing high school, continue on to higher education (post-secondary) studies. Any undergraduate degree is good preparation for law school, e.g. BA, BSc, BBA, BComm, BEng. Can you go straight to law school? These are the two basic requirements you need to apply to any […]

First off, let’s be clear: there is no requirement for you to hire a consultant or lawyer to represent you in your Canadian immigration application. It is possible to apply for permanent residence, or obtain a work or study permit, or visit Canada temporarily, without the assistance of an expert. Is it worth hiring an […]