National Program - LLL-LLB |
30 |
The Common Law Section offers a special double degree program under which selected civil law graduates, through subsequent studies, may be awarded the LLB degree. Applicants apply to the one-year program after completing a civil law degree or during the third year of their civil law studies.
The number of places in this program is limited. Priority is given to applicants who have completed their civil law studies at the University of Ottawa, though a number of spaces are reserved for out of province students. Applicants are evaluated primarily on academic performance in the LLL program. By way of reference, in the past few years, succesful applicants had had on average a 6.0 (or "B") GPA. Applicants may use a personal statement to highlight discrepancies in their transcripts which resulted from circumstances beyond their control.
Active knowledge of French and English is necessary. Students must therefore be able to read and express themselves in both official languages, otherwise they may encounter difficulties.
Students must obtain at least 30 credits during the academic year
The 30 credits must include the following courses:
| CML4540 |
Fondements de la common law |
3 |
Twelve optional credits
The 30 credits must not include courses taken by the student before entering the program or courses that are substantially the same as courses taken by the student before entering the program.
Students who have taken a required course before entering the program may not repeat that course as part of their minimum 30 credits.
Students must satisfy the major-paper requirement of the Common Law Section.
