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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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Page 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,

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

Page 2: 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,
Page 3: 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,
Page 4: 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,

Supportive environment

Page 5: 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,

Small is good

Small class sizes

Student-teacher ratio about 13 : 1

Professional career placement assistance

Page 6: 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,

Some of our 2006-7 first year students

Page 7: 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,

Getting involved Law journals

Moot court programs

Student organizations, sports & social events

Pro bono work locally & abroad

Page 8: 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,

A balanced curriculum

Core compulsory courses

Optional specialized courses

Opportunities for internships and independent research

Page 9: 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,

Compulsory courses – first year

Foundations of Law (first term)

Constitutional Law Criminal Law Property Law Torts Contracts Fundamentals of

Advocacy (second term)

Page 10: 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,

Compulsory courses – upper years

Administrative Law Civil Procedure Evidence Business

Organizations Commercial Law Conflicts of Laws Professional Conduct

Page 11: 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,

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

Page 12: 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,

Faculty

Full-time professors

Enthusiastic teachers

Leaders in research and in the legal profession

Page 13: 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,

Recent Faculty publications

Lady Landlords of Prince Edward Island: Imperial Dreams and the Defence of Property by MargaretMcCallum and Rusty Bittermann (STU)

The International Law of Environmental Impact Assessment by Neil Craik

Page 14: 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,

Students

Preference to students from Atlantic region

Students from across Canada & abroad

Students of diverse backgrounds and experience

Page 15: 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,

Facilities

Page 16: 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,

The application process Admissions criteria

Recalculated gpa LSAT score Personal

Statement

Final Deadline March 1 Apply early for

early acceptance

Page 17: 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,

Admissions Office

Contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries or admissions questions.

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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[email protected]

UNB LAW


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