First Nations applicants must submit an autobiographical statement setting out their personal circumstances, work experience and community involvement. Letters of reference are strongly recommended but not required. The Faculty gives preference to applicants who would have been admitted to UBC, who have achieved a satisfactory academic average in their first year of legal studies and who are requesting transfer to UBC because of compelling compassionate or medical circumstances. An applicant granted admission in this category will be required to complete two years of study at UBC in order to obtain an LL.B. degree. In addition to transcripts and LSAT scores, applicants in this category must provide an autobiographical statement outlining their personal circumstances, academic record, work experience and community involvement.
Enrolment is limited to students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Students are required to complete 86 credits in Law and 45 credits in the M.B.A. program. The program of study must be approved by the Joint Degrees Committee. The LL.B. and M.B.A. degrees will be conferred at the completion of the joint program after all requirements for both degrees have been met. Students attending other law schools common law or civil law may apply to UBC for permission to attend for one term or one year. In addition to transcripts and LSAT scores where available, the applicant must provide a letter of permission from the home institution and an explanation of his or her personal circumstances and the reasons for wishing to visit.