J.D at University Of Calgary [UCALGARY], Calgary Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Juris Doctor [J.D] From University of Calgary

Calgary, AlbertaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1966established year
30000enrollment
Public
Partner [2 Courses]
7.4/10

Juris Doctor [J.D]

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

CA$8,242/Yr

CA$8,242 /Yr
  • University of Calgary offers Juris Doctor with a duration of 3 years.
  • The program is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
  • The program is delivered on-campus.
  • Full-time upper-year JD students must register for at least 12 credits per term, to a maximum of 18, and for at least 31 credits per year, to a maximum of 36.
  • Over the second and third year of the program, students must complete at least 62 credit hours.
  • Credit minimums and maximums may only be exceeded with prior approval of the Office of the Associate Dean, and approval is only given in the most exceptional circumstances.
  • Students must achieve satisfactory performance (C or higher, or CR) in the following courses:

    • Foundations in Law & Justice I & II
    • Constitutional Law
    • Contracts
  • Second-year mandatory courses

    • Administrative Law
    •  Civil Procedure
    • Evidence
    • Ethical Lawyering
    • Negotiation
  • Third-year mandatory course

    • Advocacy
  • JD program will fully prepare students for the ever-changing legal marketplace by providing all the substantive knowledge and hands-on skills they need for success.
  • The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and in Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The salary after this course goes upto 75,000 USD.

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition FeesCA$8243 (CAD 8242.68)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
HousingCA$16480 (CAD 16480)
Health InsuranceCA$330 (CAD 330)
Books and supplyCA$300 (CAD 300)
Compulsory FeesCA$795 (CAD 795.37)
Miscellaneous expensesCA$5416 (CAD 5416)
Total CostCA$23321 (CAD 102063)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must have a bachelor's degree (4-years) in computer science or in a related field from the university.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, computational mathematics, applied computing, computer information systems.
  • GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 point system, over the past 2 years of full-time study (10 courses or 60 units) of a UG degree.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or,  completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a master's degree.
  • Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IIT's only).

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

97 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge student ability to convey a written message.
  • Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
  • Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.

Career and Placement after Course

Career opportunities:

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

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updatedScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Australia Awards ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Australian Government Research Training ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based


Options Available

ProgramDelivery TypeDurationProgram TypeTuition Fees
J.D International Energy Lawyersfull time4 yearson-campusCA$10224

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Can i apply for a MEng in chemical and petroleum engineering with my Bachelor's transcript as an international student ?
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Sinbad Chongtham

You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.

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is masters in international relations availaible in UOC? for those who had bacholers in english honours of 3 years and passed 12th with 81 % and also have english and french language proficiency ?
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Sinbad Chongtham

The University of Calgary offers Masters programs in various academic disciplines. However, the university does not offer masters program in International Relations.

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Anonymous
Hi , i have completed my btech in ECE stream with 7.16 cgpa. Will i be able to get into this course.(i have two courses reatied to machine learning with data and data visulaizations).
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Sinbad Chongtham

Students seeking admission in the MS Data Science of University of Calgary a four-year bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale with courses in computer programming, statistics, calculus or linear algebra. International students must have valid ELP test scores. 

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