Juris Doctor (JD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Juris Doctor (JD) cost?

  CAD 71,082 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  Law School Admission Test (LSAT) required of all first-year applicants; scores from the past five years may be used and the Admissions Committee relies on the highest score achieved at the time of decision. The General category benchmark published is an 'A-' average (GPA 3.7) in the best two years at a full course load with an LSAT score of at least 160. Admission regulations as published in the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: Full information regarding the admissions process is available on the Faculty of Law website at: https://law.queensu.ca/admissions/jd/admissions-process Admissions Philosophy Queen’s Faculty of Law believes that the geographic, ethnic, cultural, racial and socio-economic diversity of the Canadian population should be reflected in the ranks of those granted access to legal education. The academic rigour of the JD degree program requires that students admitted to the program must have a strong aptitude for legal reasoning, demonstrated academic ability, and good potential for success in studies at this level. The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach to assessing applications. In addition to undergraduate grades and LSAT scores, the Committee considers other attributes such as intellectual curiosity, avid interest in law, social commitment, reasonable judgment and insight, leadership potential, teamwork skills, creative ability and innovative endeavours, self-discipline, time management skills and maturity. The Admissions Committee reviews personal statements, letters of reference and the autobiographical sketch to obtain information about these attributes. Our Faculty is enriched by the skills, knowledge and experience of students who have been community leaders, excelled in extracurricular activities, and enjoyed success in careers prior to the pursuit of a legal education as much as we benefit from students with inquiring minds who have excelled consistently in a broad range of academic disciplines. Such outstanding applicants are encouraged to apply to the relevant category of admission. Admissions Policies Non-Discrimination It is the policy of Queen's University that no applicant will be denied admission to any program on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, creed, marital status, place of origin, race, sex or sexual orientation. In addition, the Queen's University Code of Conduct defines and prohibits certain infringements upon the rights of members of the university community. These infringements include discrimination or harassment based, among other grounds, on ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, race, reli ... · English: TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: Applicants in any category who have completed at least three years of full-time study at a recognized university where English is the official language of instruction may request exemption from the TOEFL requirement; the request must be supported by an academic letter of reference attesting to fluency in written and spoken English. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/law/admissions/ · Deposit: CAD 2500.00 - tuition deposit payable by international undergraduate students on accepting the offer of admission; the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) are issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/admission/international-students/study-permit-faq

• How long is it?

  3 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Law School Admission Test (LSAT) required of all first-year applicants; scores from the past five years may be used and the Admissions Committee relies on the highest score achieved at the time of decision. The General category benchmark published is an 'A-' average (GPA 3.7) in the best two years at a full course load with an LSAT score of at least 160. Admission regulations as published in the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: Full information regarding the admissions process is available on the Faculty of Law website at: https://law.queensu.ca/admissions/jd/admissions-process Admissions Philosophy Queen’s Faculty of Law believes that the geographic, ethnic, cultural, racial and socio-economic diversity of the Canadian population should be reflected in the ranks of those granted access to legal education. The academic rigour of the JD degree program requires that students admitted to the program must have a strong aptitude for legal reasoning, demonstrated academic ability, and good potential for success in studies at this level. The Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach to assessing applications. In addition to undergraduate grades and LSAT scores, the Committee considers other attributes such as intellectual curiosity, avid interest in law, social commitment, reasonable judgment and insight, leadership potential, teamwork skills, creative ability and innovative endeavours, self-discipline, time management skills and maturity. The Admissions Committee reviews personal statements, letters of reference and the autobiographical sketch to obtain information about these attributes. Our Faculty is enriched by the skills, knowledge and experience of students who have been community leaders, excelled in extracurricular activities, and enjoyed success in careers prior to the pursuit of a legal education as much as we benefit from students with inquiring minds who have excelled consistently in a broad range of academic disciplines. Such outstanding applicants are encouraged to apply to the relevant category of admission. Admissions Policies Non-Discrimination It is the policy of Queen's University that no applicant will be denied admission to any program on the basis of age, ancestry, colour, creed, marital status, place of origin, race, sex or sexual orientation. In addition, the Queen's University Code of Conduct defines and prohibits certain infringements upon the rights of members of the university community. These infringements include discrimination or harassment based, among other grounds, on ethnicity, gender, disability, national origin, race, reli ... · English: TOEFL iBT 100 · English test waiver: Applicants in any category who have completed at least three years of full-time study at a recognized university where English is the official language of instruction may request exemption from the TOEFL requirement; the request must be supported by an academic letter of reference attesting to fluency in written and spoken English. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/academic-calendar/law/admissions/ · Deposit: CAD 2500.00 - tuition deposit payable by international undergraduate students on accepting the offer of admission; the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) and Letter of Acceptance (LOA) are issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/admission/international-students/study-permit-faq

• Is there a scholarship?

  Queen's Law publishes entrance awards and financial assistance for JD students at; Queen's central awards for international students are published at 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…