Program Specific Requirements
- Applicants are required to hold, or be in the process of completing, a Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree.
General Requirements
- For applicants with Canadian or USA credentials, you must have the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range in third- and fourth-year courses (at UBC, these are courses numbered 300-499). Visit the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for a full list of general requirements for Canada & US credentials.
- For applicants with International credentials, your requirements vary by country. Visit the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website for a full list of general requirements for international credentials.
- NB: We do accept applications from those taking a 2 year Senior Status or Graduate Entry LLB programs in the United Kingdom.
English Language Requirements
If your post-secondary degree (equivalent to a bachelor's or higher) is from a university where English is not the primary language of instruction, you must take and provide the results of an English language proficiency exam with your application. The graduate program has the right to request a language test when deemed necessary, even if the language of instruction has been English.
Other Considerations
- These requirements are minimums and are only one part of your application. Visit our How to Apply page to review the application process and required documents.