Juris Doctor ProgramTRU Faculty of Law

Admission requirements

General requirements for all applicants

• Must have an undergraduate degree in an approved course of study; or
• Must have completed the first three years of an undergraduate degree (minimum 96 credits) with at least 30 credits of upper-level courses; or
• Must have completed the first two years and be currently enrolled in the third year of an undergraduate degree program to receive a conditional offer based on successful completion and maintained academic integrity averaged by June 30. Note: 30 of the 96 credits must be completed at senior level.

Indigenous Canadian applicants

• Application package also requires two reference letters and proof of Indigeneity
• See the Indigenous applicants page for more information

Discretionary applicants

• Circumstances include illness, injury and disability, financial disadvantage, age, historic disadvantage, or remote residency
• Must still meet basic LSAT and credit requirements
• Include any explanation affecting LSAT scores or grades in Special Facts textbox
• Application package also requires two reference letters

Courses & Curriculum Structure

At TRU Law, the first-year curriculum provides students with essential skills and core courses necessary to establish a solid foundation in law.

In the second and third years, students engage with advanced legal coursework including a dedicated course on Evidence, complemented by a diverse array of elective courses to broaden their legal expertise and pursue their interests.

Courses overview

TRU Law courses refect the knowledge and skills you will require to be successful in the practice of law.

Here is a sample of some of our courses:

Graduation requirements

• Completion of 96 credits in three years of full-time study from the specified courses
• Minimum passing grade as outlined in TRU’s academic policies