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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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Supportive environment
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Small is good Small class sizes Student-teacher ratio about 13 : 1 Professional career placement assistance
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Some of our 2006-7 first year students
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Getting involved Law journals Moot court programs Student organizations, sports & social events Pro bono work locally & abroad
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A balanced curriculum Core compulsory courses Optional specialized courses Opportunities for internships and independent research
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Compulsory courses – first year Foundations of Law (first term) Constitutional Law Criminal Law Property Law Torts Contracts Fundamentals of Advocacy (second term)
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Compulsory courses – upper years Administrative Law Civil Procedure Evidence Business Organizations Commercial Law Conflicts of Laws Professional Conduct
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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
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Faculty Full-time professors Enthusiastic teachers Leaders in research and in the legal profession
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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
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Students Preference to students from Atlantic region Students from across Canada & abroad Students of diverse backgrounds and experience
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Facilities
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The application process Admissions criteria Recalculated gpa LSAT score Personal Statement Final Deadline March 1 Apply early for early acceptance
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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.
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lawadmit@unb.ca UNB LAW
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