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Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
Application requirements
How to get into Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law
As part of the JD application, applicants are required to submit a personal statement. The Personal Statement has taken on a new format. Instead of uploading a free-form statement, you will be required to answer a series of three (3) required questions and one (1) optional question.
What is the Purpose of the Personal Statement? The purpose of the personal statement is to offer the admissions committee insight into your motivations, aspirations, background, and self - to get to know you, and to make an informed decision on your application.
This is your opportunity to share your perspective and highlight information that is unique to you. There are no right or wrong answers; what matters is the authenticity of your responses - that they are honest, thoughtful and in your own voice.
How To Complete the Personal Statement? The application includes space to insert your responses to each question. You will not be required to upload a separate personal statement document. You must complete the personal statement questions before submitting your application.
Please note that you will be unable to update your answers once your application has been submitted.
What are the Personal Statement Required Questions? In what ways does pursuing a legal education support the future you envision for yourself? (Max. 400 words)
What kind of impact do you hope to have as a legal professional, on the lives of others and/or the communities you serve? (Max. 400 words)
Think about a recent book, article, or blog post you read. Did you like or dislike it and why? (Max. 250 words)
The Admissions Committee will review and take into consideration all appropriate documents and statements submitted with an application as part of the holistic review process. In addition to the required document types above, candidates may submit additional statements as outlined below, dependent upon their applicant category.
There is a space on the online application to include any context that may be helpful in the understanding of the Admissions Committee in their decision-making process. This may include external factors affecting your academic performance, or additional insight about another aspect of your application.
All applicants are required to submit a detailed resume (or CV) highlighting their work, volunteer and community involvement.
How Do I Submit My Resume/CV? Resumes/CVs must be attached to your online application prior to submission. While you are able to update your resume after your application has been submitted, it is important to be aware that we are able to see all versions of that document you have included.
Please note that if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit an updated resume at that time.
How Should I Format My Resume/CV? If you do not have a pre-existing resume/CV and are unsure how to format it, there are several options available through Dalhousie’s career webpage that can provide templates and formatting assistance.