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1 Why law? “As a profession it sits at the intersection of countless interests in our society. As a degree, it is almost unparalleled in its flexibility, whether as a passport to power and privilege, or the ticket to lobby for societal change." Maclean’s

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4 Supportive environment

5 Small is good  Small class sizes  Student-teacher ratio about 13 : 1  Professional career placement assistance

6 Some of our 2006-7 first year students

7 Getting involved  Law journals  Moot court programs  Student organizations, sports & social events  Pro bono work locally & abroad

8 A balanced curriculum  Core compulsory courses  Optional specialized courses  Opportunities for internships and independent research

9 Compulsory courses – first year  Foundations of Law (first term)  Constitutional Law  Criminal Law  Property Law  Torts  Contracts  Fundamentals of Advocacy (second term)

10 Compulsory courses – upper years  Administrative Law  Civil Procedure  Evidence  Business Organizations  Commercial Law  Conflicts of Laws  Professional Conduct

11 Finances Reasonable tuition Currently $9,032 Good support Over $150,000 in entrance scholarships, including three Lord Beaverbrook scholarships worth $18,000 per year, renewable Apply early to be considered for scholarships

12 Faculty  Full-time professors  Enthusiastic teachers  Leaders in research and in the legal profession

13 Recent Faculty publications Lady Landlords of Prince Edward Island: Imperial Dreams and the Defence of Property by Margaret McCallum and Rusty Bittermann (STU)  The International Law of Environmental Impact Assessment by Neil Craik

14 Students  Preference to students from Atlantic region  Students from across Canada & abroad  Students of diverse backgrounds and experience

15 Facilities

16 The application process  Admissions criteria Recalculated gpa LSAT score Personal Statement  Final Deadline March 1 Apply early for early acceptance

17 Admissions Office  Contact us at lawadmit@unb.ca for any inquiries or admissions questions.lawadmit@unb.ca  On-line applications available on our website at law.unb.ca.  Apply early – we will update your application with later LSAT scores and marks.

18 lawadmit@unb.ca UNB LAW


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