Tuesday, March 12, 2013

For the second year running, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law is offering a free LSAT and law school prep course for high potential undergrads with limited financial resources. This initiative is one of several the Faculty is undertaking to proactively identify and reduce barriers to applying to law school.

Facilitated by a Faculty of Law student with support from admissions and financial aid staff, the course is offered free of charge and provides comprehensive LSAT preparation and tutoring; information and guidance regarding law school admissions and financial aid; and exposure to law school and the legal profession through panels, speakers and field trips to courts and legal clinics, etc.

Last year’s program was very successful and received excellent feedback from the participants. At least 5 students from the program have so far gained admission to Canadian law schools, including 2 who have been admitted to next year’s first year class at the University of Toronto law school. 

The application deadline is May 10th. Applicants must have a minimum 78% undergraduate average and be a recipient of the Canada Student Grant for Persons From Low Income Families or otherwise able to demonstrate comparable low income.