Faculty of Applicant Information Bulletin 2021 – 2022

Application Deadline First Year: December 1, 2020 Upper Year Categories: June 30, 2021

Table of Contents Request for Elimination ...... 10 Section 1: General Statement ...... 2 B. Operative LSAT Score Determination ...... 10 Section 2: Eligibility Requirements ...... 2 C. Index Score Category Assessment ...... 11 A. Academic Requirements...... 2 D. Individual Consideration Category Assessment . 11 1. Completed Coursework ...... 2 E. Canadian Indigenous Category Assessment ...... 11 2. Admissions Test (LSAT) ...... 2 F. Advanced Standing Category Assessment ...... 11 B. English Language Proficiency Requirements ...... 2 G. Letter of Permission Category Assessment ...... 11 C. Categories of Admission to First Year Law: ...... 3 H. NCA Category Assessment ...... 11 1. Index Score Category (aka Regular category) ... 3 I. Transfer Category Assessment ...... 12 2. Individual Consideration Category ...... 3 J. Offer Timeline and Waitlist ...... 12 3. Canadian Indigenous Category ...... 4 Index Score ...... 12 D. Indigenous Law Centre Summer Program Residents ...... 12 (University of ) ...... 4 Individual Consideration ...... 12 E. Half-Time Studies ...... 4 Canadian Indigenous Category ...... 12 F. Categories of Admission to Upper Years (not First All Upper Years Applicants...... 12 Year) ...... 5 K. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers ...... 12 1. Advanced Standing Category ...... 5 L. Notification of Decision ...... 13 2. Letter of Permission Category (visiting student) M. Application Fraud ...... 13 ...... 5 N. Applicants Whom Have Failed a Year of Law or 3. National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Required to Withdraw ...... 13 Category ...... 5 Section 5: Reconsideration & Appeals ...... 13 4. Transfer Category ...... 5 Section 6: Counselling of Applicants ...... 14 Section 3: Application Process & Deadlines ...... 6 Section 7: Other Information ...... 14 A. Application Fee and Correspondence ...... 6 A. Effects of a Criminal Record ...... 14 B. Deadlines and Important Dates ...... 6 B. Scholarships ...... 14 1. Index Score Applicants ...... 6 Section 8: Student Accessibility ...... 15 Section 9: Contact Information ...... 15 2. Individual Consideration Applicants ...... 6 3. Canadian Indigenous Category Applicants ...... 7 4. Upper Years Applicants ...... 7 C. Required Application Documentation ...... 7 Section 4: Selection Process ...... 9 A. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) ...... 9

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 Canadian Indigenous Category: December 31, Section 1: General Statement 2020 (or the end of the Fall 2020 term for your institution, should it end later than the posted

deadline) The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to prospective applicants to Robson Hall, Faculty of 2. Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Law at the . This document outlines categories of admission, requirements and LSAT completed no earlier than June 2016 and no later deadlines. than: January 2021 for Index Score OR November 2020

for Individual Consideration and Canadian Indigenous This bulletin is available with, and constitutes part of, Categories (January 2021 for Upper Year: Transfers the application. It is assumed that all applicants have and Advanced Standing Categories). An LSAT score is read and understood it prior to submitting their valid for 5 years. Please see Section 4: Selection completed application. Process B. Operative LSAT Score Determination for

details on minimum scores. Programs Offered: (JD)

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the LSAT offered in-person is now entirely online and called LSAT-Flex. The LSAT-Flex will be accepted and given Section 2: Eligibility Requirements the same consideration as the LSAT. In this document the language “LSAT” is described as inclusive of LSAT A. Academic Requirements and LSAT-Flex.

All applicants must meet the following requirements: Important Note Regarding the LSAT-Flex: Effective August 2020: 1. Completed Coursework All test takers must have a completed LSAT Writing sample on file before they will receive their score. The (i) Minimum of 20 one term or 10 two term, or writing sample has been a required part of the LSAT combination thereof, university degree level courses for decades, and law schools expect to see the LSAT (60 credit hours). Course completion deadlines vary writing sample when they review a candidate’s depending on applicant category – See NOTES below. application. The writing portion of their test will be open eight (8) days prior to every test administration. OR For more information visit: see https://www.lsac.org/lsat/taking-lsat/about-lsat- (ii) If applicant is 26 years of age by September 1 in writing year admission is sought, a minimum of 10 one term or 5 two term, or combination thereof, university B. English Language Proficiency Requirements degree level courses (30 credit hours). If more than 30 credit hours are complete, the AGPA will be calculated All applicants whose primary language is not English using all completed courses. Deadlines vary depending and do not meet the University of Manitoba’s English on applicant category – See NOTES below. language proficiency http://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/internationa NOTES: Deadline for Course Completion by Category l/english/index.html will be required to demonstrate their command of the English Language through one  Index Score Category: December 31, 2020 (or the of the following options: end of the Fall 2020 term for your institution, should it end later than the posted deadline) 1. Overall minimum score of 100 with no section lower than 24 on the Internet-based Test of  Individual Consideration: September 1, 2020 English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL (iBT).

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2. Minimum score of 7.0 on the Academic model Coursework must be completed by September 1 in the with no less than 7.0 on each section in the year of application. International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The objectives of the category are:

3. Minimum score of 5.0 in all four-skill areas in the 1. To enrich the law school environment for all Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees students by fostering diversity of perspective and (CanTEST). experience within the student body that otherwise may not be obtained through exclusive adherence 4. Minimum score of 80 with no subtest below 80 on to relative AGPA/LSAT performance. the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). 2. To benefit the profession and the community by producing graduates who can make a significant NOTE: AEPUCE (Academic English Program for and/or special contribution. University and College Entrance) is not an accepted test for admission to the Faculty of Law. 3. To provide access for those applicants who have encountered barriers to education, including Results for most language tests, including TOEFL, disabilities. IELTS and CanTEST, expire two years from the test date. Please confirm the validity of your test results. Regard may be had to any/all factors considered Test Scores must be valid at the start of classes. relevant to the achievement of the foregoing objectives including such matters as motivation, C. Categories of Admission to First Year Law: personal fortitude in dealing with life’s obstacles, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, 1. Index Score Category (aka Regular category) occupational, cultural or educational background, community (union, religious, political, charitable) The Index Score category is the ‘regular or main’ service, maturity and integrity, etc. category of admission; approximately 80% of students are admitted to first year through this category. NOTES: Regarding Individual Consideration Category Admissions decisions are made solely on the basis of Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) and LSAT score.  Applicants must display adequate academic and intellectual merit to complete legal studies. Category Requirements:  All applicants applying under this category will  Minimum of 60 credit hours (or 30 if 26+ years) of automatically be assessed under the Regular university degree level study (Index Score) Category. Should an applicant meet the Early Offer cut-off score, a subsequent offer  LSAT score will be made. Please review Section 4: Selection Process, J. Offer Timeline and Waitlist for 2. Individual Consideration Category information on the Index Score offer timeline and waitlist schedule. This category is primarily for Mature Students (the Faculty of Law defines a Mature Student as someone Category Requirements (see Section 3: Application over the age of 26 by September 1 the year admission Process & Deadlines, C. Required Application is sought). Documentation) for documentation details and definitions. This category is also for applicants who have faced barriers to education, not withstanding the age  Minimum of 60 credit hours (or 30 if 26+ years) of requirement university degree level study

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 LSAT score Timeline and Waitlist for information on the Index Score offer timeline and waitlist schedule.  Personal Statement D. Indigenous Law Centre Summer Program  Résumé (University of Saskatchewan)

 Three Recommendation letters Indigenous Law Centre Summer Program (ILC) ( http://indigenouslaw.usask.ca) is an eight-week  Supporting (Medical) Documentation (if summer course offered through the University of applicable) Please see Section C. Required Saskatchewan’s Indigenous Law Centre. It provides Application Documentation Canadian Indigenous students from across the country an opportunity to study first-year prior Applicants questioning their suitability under the to beginning law school in the fall. University of Individual Consideration category should contact Manitoba Canadian Indigenous applicants may be Marie Jivan at [email protected]. asked to complete this course as a provision of their acceptance to law school. 3. Canadian Indigenous Category With successful completion of the course, students Robson Hall Faculty of Law is concerned about will be given academic credit for LAW 1500 – Property systemic racism within the legal system and in Law. particular the disproportionate impacts on Indigenous peoples. As part of promoting diverse and inclusive E. Half-Time Studies , the Canadian Indigenous Category considers applications of Indigenous peoples in The Faculty of Law will accept applications from those (Metis, First Nation and Inuit) in a more who wish to pursue a JD degree but cannot commit to holistic fashion. full-time studies due to health concerns, family commitments, financial necessity or special Category Requirements (see Section 3: Application occupational involvement. Half-time applicants may Process & Deadlines, C. Required Application choose to apply in any of the first year categories. Documentation) for documentation details and Please note the admission requirements are the same definitions: as full-time applicants.

 Minimum of 60 credit hours (or 30 if 26+ years) of Half-time JD studies allows for completion of the JD university degree level study program in a maximum time of six (6) years verses three (3) years of full-time studies. Studying half-time  LSAT score is not a separate evening, weekend, correspondence, or external program. Rather, refers to half of the  Personal Statement course load of a full-time student. Half-time students must be able and prepared to attend classes at various  Résumé times throughout each day of the week. No separate classes will be scheduled for half-time students. A half-time questionnaire is required and available as  Three (3) Recommendation Letters part of the application.

NOTES: Regarding Canadian Indigenous Category Please email [email protected] with

further inquiries. All applicants applying under this category will automatically be assessed under the Regular (Index

Score) Category. Should an applicant meet the Early

Offer cut-off score, a subsequent offer will be made.

Please review Section 4: Selection Process, J. Offer

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F. Categories of Admission to Upper Years (not First 3. National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) Year) Category

Concerning Upper Year categories, the Admissions Persons applying for admission in this category are not Committee must be satisfied that the presence of the seeking a JD degree from the University of Manitoba. applicant in and their prospective contribution to the Rather, are looking to complete accreditation Faculty are likely to have the most beneficial or requirements of the NCA with the intent of practicing enriching effect upon the Faculty’s program. law in Canada. A law degree from a school in Canada or from a foreign law school is required. 1. Advanced Standing Category Category Requirements: Persons applying in this category have already earned a JD degree or its equivalent from another law school,  NCA recommendation indicating subjects required or are entitled to practice law in a foreign . A maximum of up to two (2) years of credit may be  Official transcripts from legal studies granted.  A written statement indicating connection to the Category Requirements: province of Manitoba and why studies should be completed at Robson Hall Faculty of Law  LSAT score by January in the calendar year admission is sought  A copy of MB Health card to validate Manitoba residency (if applicable)  Transcripts from legal studies  Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)  Transcript(s) from pre-law students 4. Transfer Category  Proof of English proficiency (if applicable) Persons who have successfully completed First Year  A written statement (maximum length, two 8½ x law at another school, within or outside 11 pages) describing why you would like to of Canada, may apply to continue their studies at continue your legal studies at Robson Hall Robson Hall, Faculty of Law.

2. Letter of Permission Category (visiting student) Category Requirements:

Persons applying in this category are currently  LSAT score by January in the calendar year registered at another law school and are seeking to admission is sought earn credits at Robson Hall for a period of no more than two (2) terms.  A written statement (maximum length, two 8½ x 11 pages) describing why you would like to Category Requirements: continue your legal studies at Robson Hall (this may include compassionate circumstances, if  Official letter from the home law school applicable) confirming permission to register for up to one year of credit  Transcript from legal studies

 Transcript from legal studies  Transcript(s) from pre-law studies

 A written statement (maximum length, two 8½ x  Two (2) letters of recommendation; preferably 11 pages) describing why you would like to letters from a professor/lecturer from first year continue your legal studies at Robson Hall law

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January 2021 Final LSAT February 1, Final document deadline to Section 3: Application Process & 2021 submit transcripts (unofficial) Deadlines with Fall 2020 Term grades*. June 30, 2021 Deadline to provide final official A. Application Fee and Correspondence transcript(s) if accepting an offer Canadian / Permanent Residents: $100.00 to first year. International applicants: $120.00 2. Individual Consideration Applicants Applications are not considered received until the application is submitted and the application fee has DATE DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT been paid by the posted deadline. DATES September 1, Deadline for course completion to All correspondence, including decision release 2020 be included in the APGA information will be sent via email and posted to your calculation. application portal. November FINAL LSAT Please ensure your email account remains current 2020 and will accept emails from the University of December 1, Final deadline to submit completed Manitoba. Check your filters. 2020 application and application fee. Deadline to upload or mail current It is important to check your email and application transcript(s) from all institutions portal regularly and specifically around the deadlines attended, except for the University and important dates listed below. of Manitoba. Transcripts should also include in-progress B. Deadlines and Important Dates coursework (if applicable).

Identify three (3) people with a 1. Index Score Applicants valid email address, for written

recommendation letters. DATE DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT Deadline to upload a Personal DATES Statement and Résumé. November Last eligible LSAT sitting for Early Deadline to submit proof of English 2020 Offer consideration & proficiency (if applicable). Scholarships. December Deadline for receipt of December 1, Final deadline to submit 15, 2020 Recommendation Letters and, 2020 completed application and supporting (Medical) application fee. Documentation (if applicable). Deadline to upload or mail February 1, Final document deadline to submit current transcript(s) from all 2021 transcripts (unofficial) with Fall institutions attended, except for 2020 Term grades*. the University of Manitoba. Transcripts should also include in- June 30, 2021 Deadline to provide final official progress coursework (if transcript(s) if accepting an offer to applicable). first year. Deadline to submit proof of English proficiency (if applicable).

December 31, Deadline for course completion

2020* to be included in AGPA

calculation.

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3. Canadian Indigenous Category Applicants Deadline to provide all outstanding documentation for all Upper Years DATE DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT categories. DATES November FINAL LSAT C. Required Application Documentation 2020 December 1, Final deadline to submit completed The following documents will be required to complete 2020 application and application fee. your application:

Deadline to upload or mail current  transcript(s) from all institutions Initial transcripts showing current registration, as attended, except for the University well as completed transcripts from all other post- of Manitoba. Transcripts should secondary institutions are to be submitted when also include in-progress applying. These can be uploaded at the time of coursework (if applicable). application.

Identify three (3) people with a  Unofficial transcripts with Fall term grades must valid email address, for written be received by February 1*. Updated transcript recommendation letters. must include final grades for all Fall Term classes. Deadline to upload a Personal Email copies of updated unofficial transcripts to Statement and Résumé. [email protected] or Please upload Deadline to submit proof of English to your student application portal. proficiency (if applicable). December Deadline for receipt of  Final official transcripts from any university or 15, 2020 Recommendation Letters and college attended other than University of supporting (Medical) Manitoba are required (including exchange, Documentation (if applicable). transfer and letter of permission). Student copies December Deadline for course completion to or photocopies are not acceptable as final official. 31, 2020 be included in the AGPA Transcripts become the property of University of calculation.* Manitoba and will not be returned. Electronic February 1, Final document deadline to submit transcripts if sent directly from the institution are 2021 transcripts (unofficial) with Fall considered official. Electronic transcripts should 2020 Term grades*. be submitted to June 30, 2021 Deadline to provide final official [email protected]. The mailing transcript(s) if accepting an offer to address for the Admissions Office is on the last first year. page.

4. Upper Years Applicants *NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the Admissions office in writing of any deferred exams or DATE DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES grade changes. All final grades, including grade January 2021 Final LSAT for Upper Years: changes must be submitted to the Admissions Office Transfer and Advance Standing by the February 1 document deadline in order to be applicants. included in the final selection process. The Admissions June 30, 2021 Final deadline to submit completed Office is aware that there may potentially be delays in application and application fee. submitting 2020 Fall term grades. If this is the case, we Deadline to submit final official request that you contact the Admissions Office transcript(s). ([email protected]) with the expected Deadline to submit proof of English date for the submission of your 2020 Fall term grades. proficiency (if applicable).

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o Choose recommenders who know you well  Proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent and can comment on your strengths, ability to Residence or Refugee Status is required if born communicate, interpersonal skills, , outside Canada initiative, organization, leadership skills, etc.

 Name change documentation is required if name o Choosing high profile recommenders who do change has occurred as a result of marriage, not know you well, and have a casual passing divorce or other reason. relationship with you will have little or no benefit.  Proof of proficiency in the use of the English language. (see o Recommendation letters from immediate  Section 2: Eligibility Requirements, B. English family members include in-, spouses, Language Proficiency Requirements) siblings, nieces, nephews, etc. will not be considered according to the Nepotism Policy  Proof of Manitoba Residency (if applicable) (see at the University of Manitoba Section 4: Selection Process, J. Offer Timeline and (http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/gov Waitlist). Applicants who have not completed High erning_documents/community/911.htm) School in Manitoba or one year or more of study at a university in Manitoba should submit a o Recommendation letters are being collected in scanned copy of their MB health card showing the strictest of confidence and will not be Manitoba residency of at least two years at time released to the applicant. of application to Law. o Requests to change recommenders will not be Recommendation Letters: considered after the application deadline.  Three letters of recommendation are required for all applicants in the Individual Consideration  LSAT scores will automatically be collected by the and Canadian Indigenous Categories. It is University of Manitoba from LSAC. recommended at least one letter come from an academic source, if applicable.  Personal Statements: are required for all applicants in the Individual Consideration and  Index Score category does not require Canadian Indigenous categories. recommendation letters. A personal statement should be no more than  The Transfer Category requires two (2) 1500 words, double-spaced. While there are no recommendation letters from a specific guidelines on what to include in a personal professor/lecturer who can comment on your statement, the objectives of the category should academic work during first year law. be kept in mind.

NOTES: Regarding Recommendation Letters For applicants in the Canadian Indigenous category, ensure your personal statement o Our application system will provide a link for specifically addresses your connection to the Recommenders to upload their letters. This Indigenous community to which you belong will be sent to the email address provided by and/or identify with. the applicant. Letters submitted by the applicant will not be accepted.  Résumés are required for all applicants in the Individual Consideration and Canadian Indigenous o Recommendation letters should support your categories overall application.

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The résumé should be no more than two (2) 8 ½ x 11 pages. Work, volunteer, and educational The AGPA is calculated using graded credit hours, experiences should be highlighted. whether completed on a full or part time basis, in undergraduate or graduate programs, or in Regular,  Supporting (Medical) Documentation (if Evening or Summer Sessions. Courses completed applicable) may be submitted by Individual outside of a degree will also be included, providing Consideration and Indigenous category applicants. they are from an accredited institution, and at Please note the following if submitting medical university degree level. documentation: Applicants whom have completed 60-89 credit hours o Deadline to submit is December 15. will have their AGPA calculated on all graded credit hours completed. Applicants with more than 90 credit o Do not send full medical reports. Rather, hours completed will have their AGPA adjusted letters from healthcare provider(s) outlining according to the following thresholds: the nature of your situation, how long you have been under their care, and their overall CREDIT HOURS CREDIT HOURS comments, etc. COMPLETED DROPPED 90 to 101 18 o Please email supporting medical documents 102 to 113 24 to [email protected]. Do not upload sensitive documentation to the 114+ 30 application. The University of Manitoba assigns grades on a grade  Written Statements are required for Upper Year point scale as described in the table below. If an applicants to the Letter of Permission, National applicant attends an institution that assigns Committee on Accreditation and Transfer percentage grades on their official transcript, the categories. percentage grade will be converted to a letter grade consistent with the grade point scale below. * Please  NCA recommendation is required for applicants to note, this grading scale will not be applied to the Upper Years National Committee on international transcripts or studies completed through Accreditation category. CEGEP.

Applications are not complete until all necessary Transcripts showing minus grades will be converted as documents are submitted (with the application fee) follows: A- = 4.0, B- = 3.0, C- = 2.0. by the posted deadline dates. PERCENTAGE LETTER GRADE POINT 90 - 100 A+ 4.5 80 - 89 A 4.0 Section 4: Selection Process 75 - 79 B+ 3.5 70 - 74 B 3.0 A. Calculation of the Adjusted Grade Point Average 65 – 69 C+ 2.5 (AGPA) 60 – 64 C 2.0

A Grade Point Average (GPA) is generally understood 50 – 59 D 1.0 to be all courses completed multiplied by the weight per course. For the purpose of admission to the Faculty of Law, an applicant’s GPA will be adjusted NOTES: Relating to AGPA Calculations when one or more of the thresholds presented in the table below are met. The GPA calculation for law  Credit hours for non-graded courses completed school admission will be referred to as the AGPA. will not be included in the credit hour calculation

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unless a non-graded course has a ‘Fail’ as a final Under special circumstances, applicants may seek the result. The “F” grade will be included in the AGPA elimination of a portion of their academic record from calculation. the calculation of the AGPA for law admission.

 Pass grades and credit hours will not be used in Applicants are asked to submit their request in writing the AGPA calculation or in the total credit hours – clearly outlining how one of the two scenarios listed completed. below are applicable. The request must be received prior to the December 1 application deadline. Requests  Should your university, University of Manitoba or and inquiries should be directed to: another institution, retain a grade yet exclude it [email protected]. Decisions will be from your institutional GPA calculation, that grade communicated via email after the application deadline will be used to meet admission requirements and the GPA calculation. To request elimination, one of the following scenarios must apply:  University degree level courses completed outside

of a degree will be used in the AGPA calculation. 1. If grades obtained at least five (5) years before

the commencement of a fresh program of studies  Courses completed at a non-university non- by the applicant, where the new course of studies degree level will only be considered for eligibility consists of at least an additional 48 credit hours, and in calculating the AGPA if they can be applied completed over no more than two (2) towards a University of Manitoba degree. consecutive academic years (30 credit hours for  Applicants are required to have successfully applicants who are at least 26 years old), and completed the minimum number of credit hours; where the Faculty is satisfied that the earlier courses with grades of ‘F’ will be included in the results are not a material indicator of the AGPA calculation. They will be among the first applicant’s academic potential. dropped according to the table presented. OR  No changes to the calculation of the AGPA will be made after the final transcript deadline of 2. If an applicant presents a university academic February 1 unless there are exceptional record showing a new program of study consisting circumstances to consider, such as a grade appeal. of at least 60 additional graded credit hours completed over no more than three (3)  Grades presented on official transcripts will be consecutive academic years in a different faculty, taken at face-value; and only conversion tables and where the Faculty is satisfied that the results printed on the reverse of an official transcript will in the first faculty are not a material indicator of be considered. the applicant’s academic potential.

 All attempts (both in credit hours and resulting B. Operative LSAT Score Determination grades) of courses that are repeated will be included in the AGPA calculation. The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). All information regarding LSAT,  It is the applicant’s responsibility to inform the including registration, should be obtained from: Admissions Office in writing of any deferred http://www.lsac.org. The score scale for LSAT is 120 – exams or grade changes. All final grades, 180. including grade changes, must be submitted to the Admissions Office by the final document deadline NOTES: Regarding the LSAT to be included in the final selection process. Request for Elimination  If multiple scores exist, the highest will be used for admission purposes.

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 A LSAT score expires after 5 years.  The interviews are scheduled for Saturday March 6 & Sunday March 7, 2021  A LSAT score is not released by LSAC until at least one written sample is on file. E. Canadian Indigenous Category Assessment

C. Index Score Category Assessment A holistic review is used for applications in the Canadian Indigenous category, considering the  The selection of applicants in the Index Score applicant’s personal statement, résumé, category is made solely upon the 50/50 weighting recommendation letters, AGPA and LSAT, with no of AGPA/LSAT score. The formula for calculation: particular weight attached to any one requirement. AGPA and LSAT score are considered, however not to (푂푝푒푟푎푡푖푣푒 퐿푆퐴푇 푆푐표푟푒 − 120) (퐴퐺푃퐴 × 50) the exclusive extent of the Index Score category. [[[ ] × 50] + [ ]] = 퐼푛푑푒푥 푆푐표푟푒 60 4.5 Decisions are necessarily subjective; reasons are neither recorded, nor given. A chart showing the distribution of offers to applicants based on their respective AGPA and Applicants are required to demonstrate their LSAT score can be found at: connection and/or involvement in their Community.

http://law.robsonhall.com/student- Some students may receive a provisional offer based resources/admissions/statistics/ on attendance and successful completion of the Indigenous Law Centre Summer Program at the D. Individual Consideration Category Assessment University of Saskatchewan. For details on this program please visit: A holistic review is used for applications in the Individual Consideration category, using the http://indigenouslaw.usask.ca applicant’s personal statement, résumé, recommendation letters, AGPA and LSAT, with no F. Advanced Standing Category Assessment particular weight attached to any one requirement. AGPA and LSAT score will be considered, however not A holistic review is used for applications in the to the exclusive extent as in the Index Score category. Advanced Standing Category, with no particular Decisions are necessarily subjective; reasons are weight attached to any one requirement. The neither recorded nor given. Admissions Committee must agree that the applicant would have been admitted to first year law in the  Applications will be reviewed by Screening Index Score category had the applicant applied for Committees in mid-January, recommending admission to first year in the year admitted elsewhere. twenty-four (24) applicants for interviews. An Reasons for decisions are neither recorded nor given. interview is necessary for the potential of an offer to exist. Applicants in this category should G. Letter of Permission Category Assessment appreciate that not everyone can be interviewed and that, given the few places available, the The Admissions Committee must be satisfied of the competition is especially keen. quality of the academic performance at the home law school. Reasons for decisions are neither recorded nor As a result of the interviews, up to 15 full time given. offers may be made. The allocation of the available offers is entirely at the discretion of the H. NCA Category Assessment Faculty of Law A holistic review is used for applications in the NCA NOTES: Regarding the Interview category, with no particular weight attached to any one requirement. It should be noted no specific number of seats are reserved for NCA applicants in

Faculty of Law 2021 – 2022 Page 11 of 15 any one year; competition is especially keen. Reasons  Has resided continuously in Manitoba for any two for decisions are not recorded nor given. year period following high school graduation. The two year residence period shall not be considered I. Transfer Category Assessment broken where the program’s admission committee is satisfied that the applicant was temporarily out A holistic review is used for applications in the of the province on vacation, in short-term Transfer category, with no particular weight attached volunteer work or employment, or as a full-time to any one requirement. It should be noted no specific student. number of seats are reserved for transfer applicants in any one year. In addition to the holistic review of Individual Consideration required documents, capacity is a factor. Reasons for decisions are neither recorded nor given.  Interview weekend is Saturday March 6 and Sunday March 7. Applicants will be contacted by J. Offer Timeline and Waitlist email and invited for interviews in mid-February.

Index Score  Offers will be made shortly after the interview weekend.  Early Offer score is set in mid to late January. To qualify, an applicant must have completed a  Applicants that meet the Early Offer Index Score minimum of 60 credit hours and have written the will be offered according to the Index Score LSAT by November 2020. All applicants who meet timelines. this criteria, regardless of application category, are automatically considered. Canadian Indigenous Category

 Offers are made to applicants, regardless of Initial offers are made in late February/early March. category, who meet the set Early Offer score after Fall 2020 Term grades and/or November 2020 and All Upper Years Applicants January 2021 LSAT scores are available. Offers made in early to middle of August.  In April, a waitlist with Manitoba and Out of Province applicants is created. K. Tie Breaking Procedure for Offers  In July, the waitlist is exclusive to Manitoba residents. The University of Manitoba has a Senate approved tiebreaking procedure for admissions. In the event of a Manitoba Residents tie, the following procedure will be used:

Manitoba resident shall be defined as a Canadian 1. Increase the number of significant figures used in Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada who, at the the calculation. application deadline, meets any one of the following four descriptions: 2. Where a tie still exists, the application that was received first will be used to break the tie. All  Has graduated from a Manitoba high school; or completed applications are time stamped upon submission; in the case of a paper application,  Has a recognized degree from a university in these applications will be time stamped after they Manitoba; or have been entered into the system by a University of Manitoba Admissions Office staff member.  Has completed at least one consecutive year of full-time academic studies in a recognized program at a university in Manitoba, while physically residing in Manitoba; or

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L. Notification of Decision Application in a subsequent year may not be considered. Decisions will be posted to the applicant’s portal. The application system will automatically send an email to  Common Law school admission offices are notified the address provided indicating a decision has been if an applicant is holding more than one seat to made on their file. Applicants must log into their first year law. application portal to view the decision and to accept or decline their offer. If the offer is not accepted and M. Application Fraud the subsequent deposit paid by the deadline date indicated in the letter, the offer will lapse. Lapsed The Faculty of Law may refuse or rescind an offer to offers will be considered a declined response. It is an applicant if: imperative that emails and application portals are regularly checked. Be certain to check your Junk 1. A person that has been dishonest in the Folder. application process

Applicants offered admission will be required to pay a 2. A person found guilty of misconduct during the non-refundable deposit of $300.00 by the deadline LSAT administration. date indicated in the offer of admission. This deposit will be credited to first year fees or forfeited if the 3. A person who, in any previous year, accepted an applicant subsequently withdraws. offer to the Faculty of Law but failed to attend the first day of classes, and did not defer registration NOTES: Regarding Admission Decisions or provide written notification of withdrawal.

 One year, non-renewable request to defer N. Applicants Whom Have Failed a Year of Law or registration will be accepted from : Required to Withdraw

o Early Offer Score recipients Applications from individuals who have failed a year of o Canadian Indigenous offers law elsewhere will not be considered unless: o Individual Consideration offers 1. The applicant is permitted to apply for The deadline to request a deferral is May 1. Any readmission to the Faculty in which they failed, in deferral requests after this deadline will be addition to having received permission to repeat reviewed on a case-by-case basis. the failed year AND Applicants seeking a deferral are asked to submit their request in writing 2. There is a substantial reason why the failed year ([email protected]), outlining the should be repeated at the University of Manitoba. circumstances leading to the request. Approval of the deferral will be at the sole discretion of the Applications from individuals who are on academic Faculty. probation, suspension, or expulsion imposed by another unit at the University of Manitoba or another If approved, applicants will be required to accept post-secondary institution will not be considered. the offer and pay the initial $300 tuition deposit. An additional $300 deposit will be required by March 1 in the calendar year of admission. All funds will be applied to first year tuition fees when Section 5: Reconsideration & Appeals the student registers.

Applicants are advised that appeals of reconsideration  Failure to appear on the first day of classes decisions focus on questions of correct adherence to without prior notice to the Faculty will be deemed published policies and procedures, and NOT on a non-registrant, and will forfeit the seat.

Faculty of Law 2021 – 2022 Page 13 of 15 subjective issues or the relative merits of the application. Section 7: Other Information Individuals who wish to have their applications reconsidered should submit their request in writing to A. Effects of a Criminal Record the Faculty. Past experience has shown that most inquiries can be satisfied at this level without further Admission to the Faculty of Law and the license to reference. Persons wishing reconsideration of the practice law are separate processes. An applicant with decision shall direct their request to a criminal record may apply, and subsequently be [email protected] admitted into the JD program without regard; within ten (10) days of the decision being issued. however, it may result in licensing issues. The license to practice is granted only by the Law Society of the Should the student wish to pursue the reconsideration province/territory concerned. Persons with a criminal decision of the Selection Committee further, such an record contemplating a law degree and practice appeal will be made in accordance with the Senate should consider contacting the Law Society of the Committee on Admission Appeals Procedures. province/territory in which they intend to practice, prior to application. http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_d ocuments/students/admission_appeals.html B. Scholarships

Applicants receiving Early Offers will be considered for merit based scholarships with amounts ranging from Section 6: Counselling of Applicants $3,500 - $8,000.

The Faculty of Law and the Admissions Office are able Applicants will have the opportunity to upload a to assist applicants who seek counselling regarding written statement that demonstrates personal admission to the Faculty of Law. However, it is policy characteristics associated with the highest standards not to instruct applicants as to a specific course of of the profession. Submitting the statement is action they should follow, but rather to provide the optional. Please visit: information needed for applicants to make their own http://law.robsonhall.com/student- choice with respect to the alternatives available. The resources/financial-aid/ following points require special attention: The majority of scholarship offers will be 1. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their plans communicated to recipients in January/February. with all who can usefully advise them, but they Scholarships are dependent on registration in the should be aware that second and third hand, Faculty. If an applicant elects to defer their information regarding admission policies may not registration, they automatically forfeit the Entrance be accurate. Scholarship.

2. No official at the university can guarantee the admission of any applicant. Admission is determined based on an annual competition.

3. All applicants are advised to put their enquiries in writing so that an official written response can be made. Contact the Faculty admissions advisor at [email protected].

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Section 8: Student Accessibility

The University of Manitoba is committed to providing all students equal access to learning opportunities. If you are a student with a diagnosed disability (permanent, chronic, or temporary) who may require academic accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services to learn more about the confidential supports that are available. http://umanitoba.ca/student/saa/accessibility/

Section 9: Contact Information

Faculty of 306B Robson Hall Law University of Manitoba , MB R3T 2N2

Admissions Marie Jivan and Telephone: (204) 480-1485 Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Admissions 424 UMSU University Centre Office 66 Chancellors Circle University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Telephone: (204) 474-8808 Email: [email protected]

Admissions Sandra Jezik Officer Telephone: (204) 474-8811 Email: [email protected]

The following other contacts may also be useful. Student 520 UMSU University Centre Accessibility Telephone: (204) 474-7423 Services Email: [email protected]

Student 520 UMSU University Centre Advocacy Telephone: (204) 474-7423 Office Email: [email protected]

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