Advanced Standing, Certificate of Equivalence, Letter of Permission, Qualifying Year and Transfer of Credits
Students wishing to attend another law school for a portion of their LL.B. program should contact the Associate Dean. The content of the program followed elsewhere must be approved by the Associate Dean. Students are reminded that they must satisfy all degree program requirements for the degree from the University of Saskatchewan, including successful completion of two years at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. Regulations in force at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, will be applicable in determining whether a student graduates.
First year law students wishing to transfer from common law LL.B. programs at other universities to the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, must satisfy certain academic requirements. Official transcripts of pre-law and law school marks must be submitted to this College directly from the issuing institutions. A completed application form, a $75 non-refundable application fee (by money order only), and a copy of the LSAT score (if written) must also be submitted.
An application by "letter of permission" can be arranged for students wishing to take one year at this University for credit towards a degree from another Canadian university. Both the transfer and the program of studies must be approved by the Dean of that law school. Official transcripts of pre-law and law school marks must be submitted to this College directly from the issuing institutions. A completed application form, a $75 non-refundable application fee (by money order only) and a copy of the LSAT score are also required.
Students wishing to transfer with advanced standing or certificates of equivalence from foreign law schools may apply for admission on that basis. However, applicants are requested to have their academic credentials evaluated by the National Committee on Accreditation, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, University of Ottawa, P.O. Box 450.0 Station A, 57 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5, Canada, E-mail:
frusso@uottawa.ca, or Tel: 613-562-5204.
Applicants are ordinarily required to take the LSAT (Law School Admission Test).
A special program may be arranged for students receiving their legal education outside the province and wishing to qualify for the Saskatchewan Bar, but not having fulfilled the academic requirements to do so. In these circumstances, a "qualifying year" can be arranged. However, applicants are required to have their academic credentials evaluated by the National Committee on Accreditation (Ottawa). The regular admissions procedure of providing official transcripts, completed application form, a $75.00 non-refundable application fee (by money order only) and scores from any academic testing services must be followed.
Approval of all transfers will depend largely on the quality of legal studies previously demonstrated and the number of spaces available. Preference normally will be given to Saskatchewan residents. The deadline for receipt of requests to transfer is February 1; required documentation must be completed byJuly 1.