University of Alberta Faculty of Law

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Website

Median LSAT

161

Median GPA

3.80 (Last 60 Credits)

Class Size

185

Annual Domestic Tuition

$15,995

Admissions Profile & Financials

As Western Canada's oldest law school, U of A Law evaluates applicants using an index formula calculated from the Last 60 Credits (L2) of undergraduate study and top LSAT score, maintaining top-tier placement across Edmonton, Calgary, and national corporate firms.

LSAT Range

157 – 165

Median GPA

3.80 (Last 60 Credits)

Last 60 Credits (L2 / 20 Semestered Courses)

Acceptance Rate

14.5%

Application Deadline

December 1, 2026

via Direct UAlberta Portal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Domestic (Annual)

$15,995

Over $1.6 million in needs-based bursaries, entrance awards, and specialized Indigenous scholarships distributed annually.

Vault Placement & Career Outcomes

2L Summer Placement

74% 2L Summer Placement

Articling / Hireback

97% Articling / Hireback

Judicial Clerkships

4.5% Judicial Clerkships

Top Hiring Firms

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Corporate/M&ACapital MarketsBanking & Finance

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Corporate/M&ALitigationBanking & Finance

Bennett Jones LLP

Corporate/M&ALitigationRegulatory

Miller Thomson LLP

Corporate/M&ACommercial Real EstateCommercial Litigation

Top Practice Area Distribution

Energy & Natural ResourcesCorporate/M&ACommercial LitigationIndigenous LawHealth Law & Policy

Academics & Experiential Learning

Grading Curve

4.0 Letter Grade Scale with mandatory class median at B (3.0): A Range (20-25%), B Range (60-70%), C Range & Below (10-15%)

Specialization Streams

JD/MBA (Alberta School of Business)JD/MA in Native StudiesHealth Law & Policy FocusConstitutional Studies StreamEnergy & Natural Resources Law

Clinics & Experiential Learning

Student Legal Services of Edmonton (SLS)Wahkohtowin Law and Governance LodgeAlberta Law Reform Institute (ALRI) ExternshipLow-Income Tax Law ClinicAlberta Law Review Editorial Board