Pre-Law

• Many students who study Pre-Law at The University of Winnipeg will apply for admission to the University of Manitoba, but you may choose to apply elsewhere. Note: You must consult with the school where you plan to complete your studies to ensure you choose an appropriate set of courses, and that you will meet the entrance requirements for your Law program of choice.
• There are no specific courses required for admission to the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Most students take related courses from areas such as: Political Science, History, Philosophy, Criminal Justice, Conflict Resolution, Sociology, and English.
• You must successfully complete 60 credit hours by April 30 in the year admission is sought. You must complete the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) by December of the year prior to which you hope to gain admission to first-year Law, e.g. by Dec. 2025 for Fall 2026 admission.

Preparing for the LSAT:  The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a standardized test that is administered four times per year. Some students take a preparatory course offered by a private company, others prepare on their own or join a study group.

Advantages to Completing a Degree:  Because competition to get into law programs is fierce, many students plan to complete a three-year bachelor’s degree (90 credit hours), instead of the minimum requirement of two years (60 credit hours), before applying to law school. Law schools typically calculate your grade point average based on your best 60 credit hours, so taking more courses than you actually need gives you the flexibility to drop some of your lower grades.  Some requirements may be different for some applicants depending on applicant category.

Keep Informed:  For details, please see the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law Applicant Information Bulletin: law bulletin (umanitoba.ca)  As admission requirements may change from year to year, students are encouraged to review the Bulletin yearly.

Where can I study Law?  You can apply to study law at any of the 23 law schools in Canada, or apply to schools in the United States or elsewhere. See www.ccld-cdfdc.ca/index.php/law-schools.

What if I change my mind? Courses taken as part of pre-professional studies are applicable to University of Winnipeg degree programs.