Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Vancouver, CanadaLocation
- Peter A. Allard School of LawField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- VancouverCampus
- Juris Doctor (JD)Awards
- $1,520Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Juris Doctor degree is granted on the successful completion of a three-year course and prepares students for admission to the practice of law and for business and public service. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website Program Website
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What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement).
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$1,520 CAD / year≈ $1,118 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFour Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF): from September 2026 it provides CAD 24,000 of stipend plus full tuition each year for up to four years, is held by domestic and international students alike, and is normally offered to students beginning their first year of PhD, DMA or MD/PhD study - offered by the programme, not applied for directly. Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 40,000 with most around CAD 16,000, open to applicants regardless of citizenship or visa status; the Killam Doctoral Scholarship is awarded through this same competition. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the departmentView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Juris Doctor (JD) cost?
CAD 1,520 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum: a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC); individual programmes may set higher minimums. Applicants from a university outside Canada where English is not the primary language of instruction must submit an English language proficiency test taken within the last 24 months. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; Duolingo English Test 125 · English test waiver: Applicants whose degree is from a university where English is the primary language of instruction are not required to submit an English language proficiency test (UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies English language requirement).
Is there a scholarship?
Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF): from September 2026 it provides CAD 24,000 of stipend plus full tuition each year for up to four years, is held by domestic and international students alike, and is normally offered to students beginning their first year of PhD, DMA or MD/PhD study - offered by the programme, not applied for directly. Affiliated Fellowships (doctoral competition): roughly 50 fellowships a year, CAD 175 to CAD 40,000 with most around CAD 16,000, open to applicants regardless of citizenship or visa status; the Killam Doctoral Scholarship is awarded through this same competition. UBC's full merit-based award database, filterable by citizenship and degree level, is at. Graduate Research, Teaching and Academic Assistantships are also available through the department View scholarship page
Is it accredited?
Lawyer (common law) — barrister and solicitor: Federation of Law Societies of Canada (FLSC). The Federation approves ALL Canadian common law degree programs against the National Requirement through an annual review. Two approval models are used: the Program Approval Model (the whole programme and all its graduates) and the Individual Student Approval Model (ISAM, each graduate assessed individually). A programme not yet operating, or that has not produced a first graduating class, can hold only…
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