>> PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM <<LSAP is a free LSAT preparation non-academic course offered by the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, for high-potential current 3rd, 4th or final year undergraduate students and recent (since 2022) degree graduates from any accredited university/college.
PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONSFor full specifications, see
www.law.utoronto.ca/lsapELIGIBILITYBefore starting this application, please ensure that you are eligible to apply, see
www.law.utoronto.ca/lsap*** SIGN UP FOR A LSAC ACCOUNT ***In order to be considered for UofT LSAP, everyone will need to obtain a LSAC account.
If you do not have one, please sign up BEFORE you fill out the UofT LSAP application form, since the form will ask for your LSAC account number (L number). Go to
https://lawhub.lsac.org/ *** UofT LSAP APPLICATION DEADLINE ***As of April 1st, applications are open LAWS (Law in Action Within Schools) graduates ONLYLSAP applications and supporting documents must be received at the law school by April 18th, 2024.
LAWS graduates from low-income families must ALSO submit proof of receipt of a LSAC Fee Waiver by April 15.
If you do not already have a LSAC Fee Waiver, since it can take 3 weeks to process, we advise that you apply for the waiver ideally by April 15. Ensure to submit the supporting documents specified for Canadians at
https://www.lsac.org/lsat/lsat-dates-deadlines-score-release-dates/lsat-cas-fees-and-refunds/fee-waivers-lsat-credential*** UofT LSAP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ***Submit LSAP requested documents only to the UofT JD Admissions by email to
admissions.law@utoronto.caUnrequested documents such as references, letters of support, diplomas, certificates, coursework samples will be ignored.
[[1]] Academic Transcripts <<One up-to-date transcript of grades from EACH and EVERY post-secondary institution you have attended
Not Acceptable: Photos/images of transcript documents
Not Acceptable: Documents sent by standard mail (Canada Post etc.)
Acceptable: PDFs of unofficial transcripts taken from student record online portals
Acceptable: PDFs of hardcopy official transcripts
Acceptable: Official transcripts emailed directly from the school's transcript office
Transcript documents must include both the grades obtained for each course AND the overall grading scale (transcript legend) for your program of study.
On hardcopy official transcripts, both sets of information are provided, typically with grades on one side of the sheet, and the grading scale on the reverse side.
For transcripts from student portals, the grading scale is located in the academic course calendar (hardcopy or online). Provide the PDF of the grading scale, and not the URL of the website.
[[2]] A current Resume in WORD or PDF format << [[3]] A Personal Statement in WORD or PDF format <<In your own words, write a 500-word description of all of:
- your interest in the law/becoming a lawyer
- what makes you a strong candidate to obtain a legal education
- a life-lesson that has impacted you personally
- if applicable, any obstacles (personal, financial, etc.) to achievement that you may have faced, and how you overcame them
- add your name at the head of the statement
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[[4]] Regardless of LSAP eligibility category, ALL applicants in low-income families will also need to submit by April 15, proof of receipt of the LSAC Fee Waiver. The waiver form is online at
https://www.lsac.org/lsat/register-lsat/lsat-cas-fees/fee-waivers-lsac-programs-and-services********** HELP *************
For assistance please contact:
JD Admissions Office
Faculty of Law
University of Toronto
admissions.law@utoronto.ca