Juris Doctor [J.D]
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #126 out of 329 by THE Global Ranking 2024
₹5.1 L/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
Offered By: Faculty of Law, University of Calgary
- 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.
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Students must achieve satisfactory performance (C or higher, or CR) in the following courses:
- Foundations in Law & Justice I & II
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
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Second-year mandatory courses
- Administrative Law
- Civil Procedure
- Evidence
- Ethical Lawyering
- Negotiation
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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.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹506101 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | ₹1011872 (CAD 16480) |
| Total Cost | ₹1431932 (CAD 102063) |
| Health Insurance | ₹20262 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | ₹18420 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | ₹48836 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | ₹332542 (CAD 5416) |
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).
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.
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| Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR 22.2 L/Yr CAD 36,202 /Yr |
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Career and Placement after Course
Career opportunities:
- Professor.
- Consultant.
- Advisor.
- Judge.
- Arbitrator.
- Lawyer.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| updated Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program updated | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Offered By | Tution Fees |
| J.D International Energy Lawyers | full time | 4 years | on-campus | Faculty of Law, University of Calgary | ₹627753.6 |
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