Law School Admission
Law School
So you want to become a lawyer...
Criminal Law and the Charter
Other Area of Law – Mystery Grab Bag
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What is the name of the test you need to take to apply to Canadian law schools?
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test)
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How many years is law school?
3 years
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What courses should high school and university students take if they want to go to law school?
There are no prerequisites or recommended courses for law school. You can keep your options open - any university degree is good preparation for law school. There are people at U of T law school who have degrees in engineering, biochemistry, English literature, political science, economics, music etc. If you aren't sure what you want to do, don't let anyone tell you that one subject is better than another for getting into law school.
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In court judges are referred to as “your honour” but how should you address a justice of the peace?
Your worship
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COURTS! What is the highest level of court in Canada and where is it?
Supreme Court in Ottawa.
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Do I have to have a university degree to apply to law school?
Yes.
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What is the degree you receive when you graduate from law school?
A JD degree (juris doctor)
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What marks do I need in high school if I want to apply to law school?
Your high school marks will not be considered in your application to law school, only your university marks. You should concentrate on getting into the undergraduate university program of your choice.
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In order to be convicted of a criminal offence at trial, the Crown attorney (lawyer for the government) has to prove that the accused did the actus reus and also that they had this
Mens rea or the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing
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CRIMINAL LAW! If you have a criminal record, how can that affect your life?
Could mean you’re not able to get certain jobs – especially working with young people or Elders, can’t do some programs in school, can’t travel outside of Canada
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How many law schools are in Canada?
There are 19 law schools that teach the civil law in Canada.
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What 6 classes do all Canadian law students take in their first year?
Constitutional Law; Contracts; Criminal Law; Legal Process; Property; and Torts.
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Do I have to graduate from high school to apply to law school?
Yes.
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If you are arrested and cannot afford a lawyer, what organization in Ontario might help you get a lawyer?
Legal Aid Ontario or LAO
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FAMILY LAW! In Ontario, how long do you have to be living with someone in order to be common-law spouses?
Three year unless you have a child together then it’s automatic
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How many law schools are in Ontario?
There are 6 law schools in Ontario.
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How much does law school cost?
Tuition at law schools in Canada range from approximately 10K a year to 33K a year.
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Do I have to graduate from university to apply to law school?
Most law schools in Canada now require the completion of at least three years of your degree or a completed degree before you can be accepted into law school. Even if the law school you are applying to does not require it, your application will be more competitive if you have completed your undergraduate degree. At the University of Toronto almost all of the law students have completed at least a four-year degree. In recent years, approximately five applicants a year have been admitted without a four-year undergraduate degree.
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If the police arrest or detain you the police have to do four things – what are those four things?
1. Police must tell detainee why they have been detained 2. Police must tell detainee that they have a right to a lawyer 3. Police must tell detainee about their right to free legal advice and 4. Police must allow detainee to speak to a lawyer, in private, asap if the detainee asks to do so.
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EMPLOYMENT LAW! What is EI and who can get it?
If you have a job, you might notice that your employer makes a deduction from your cheques for employment insurance – people who qualify for EI include people looking for work, people who are off work because they’re sick or they’ve had an accident, someone who is taking care of a sick family member or someone who is on maternity or paternity leave, etc.
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What three things do you need to include in your law school application?
Your LSAT score, your undergraduate GPA as demonstrated with your transcripts, and a personal statement.
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What is a combined program
a combined program is when students study for two degrees at the same time. Ex. Some u of t law students do a combined JD/MBA (Masters of Business Administration) degree. Their degree takes longer, but typically not as long as it would if they did them separately.
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What is a JD degree?
J.D. stands for Juris Doctor. It is a law degree that is typically granted to students who receive a legal education after they have completed an undergraduate degree. The LL.B., on the other hand, is typically granted in most Commonwealth countries to students who complete their legal education directly following graduation from high school. The J.D. degree designation is intended to distinguish the U of T program, which is almost always a second degree, from these first degree law programs. This designation brings the law school up to the growing international standards for second degree law programs.
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When someone is charged with a crime, the Crown has an obligation to give the accused person all the evidence that could possibly be relevant to the case, regardless of whether the Crown plans to call that evidence at trial or not, or whether it helps or hurts the Crown's case. What is this duty or obligation called?
Disclosure
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HOUSING LAW! In Ontario, how much is your landlord allowed to increase your rent each year?
In Ontario most private residential units are covered by the Residential Tenancies Act and the guidelines in that act determine how much the rent can go up each year. In 2017 the maximum increase is 1.5%
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