Recruitment and Admissions

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Recruitment and Admissions

We invite you to explore our website, including information about our programs, financial aid, the admissions criteria, and how to apply.

Welcome

Why 91��Ʒ��ϳԹ� Common Law

Discover the University of Ottawa advantage and find out what sets us apart.

How to Apply

Learn about the essential components of a law school application and the process of applying via the Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS).

Programs

Explore all of our JD program options in depth.

Evaluation of Applications

Gain insight into the Admissions Committee’s review process.

I’ve Already Applied

Track your application status, apply for scholarships, visit the campus, and learn what comes next.

Recruitment Events

Find out when and where to attend upcoming presentations, panel discussions, Faculty Fairs, or Open House events.

FAQ

Find answers to your most Frequently-Asked Questions.

Upper-Year Applicants

Explore all of our Upper-Year JD program options in depth.

Additional links

Summer LSAT Prep Course

Undergraduate Combined Programs

Black Applicants

As part of our commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Ottawa and in the legal profession, the Faculty of Law actively seeks to admit and support Black law students.

Visit the page for Black Applicants

Indigenous Applicants

As we are committed to our leadership role in Canada’s reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, the Faculty of Law seeks to remove barriers and support Indigenous law learners.

Visit the page for Indigenous Applicants

Important deadlines

For the deadlines relevant the to the JD/MBA program, please review the website for the Telfer School of management. For the deadlines relevant the to the JD/MA program, please contact the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs.

Visit the page for important deadlines

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Contact Us

Common Law Admissions

Fauteux Hall
57 Louis Pasteur St
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6N5

Email: [email protected]
Tel.: 613-562-5800 ext.3270
Fax: 613-562-5124

Drop-in Virtual Admission Chats

Drop-in Virtual Admission Chats

Chats take place on Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays. Select the relevant link below to join the waiting room. You will be admitted to the session as soon as the admissions officer is free.

Monday 2:00 - 3:00pm (French and English):
Thursday 9:00 - 10:00am (French and English):