Applying to Canadian Law Schools - Navigating the Application Process

Aug 30, 2026

Guidance for prospective applicants on how to plan and complete the law school application journey in Canada. The checklist outlines key milestones over a 24-month timeline: setting up LSAC and LawHub accounts, checking LSAC fee waiver eligibility, building an LSAT study plan, selecting a test date with accommodations, researching programs, drafting personal essays and reference plans, completing application components, and taking the LSAT including Argumentative Writing. It also covers attending law school forums, submitting applications, and evaluating financing options.

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24 Months Before Your 1L Year

Create Accounts, Fee Waiver, and LSAT Plan

18 Months Before Your 1L Year Begins

LSAT Registration and Personal Essay Outline

12 Months Before Your 1L Year Begins

Application Materials and LSAT

6 Months Before Your 1L Year Begins

Financing and School Visits

APPLYING TO CANADIAN LAW SCHOOLS Navigating the Application Process At LSAC®, we know every journey to law school is different. We’re here to guide you through the process, so you can take these steps with confidence. You’ve got this! 24 Months Before You Want to Start Your 1L Year • Register for a free account at LSAC.org or LawHub.org. • Use the same username and password to access all LSAC and LawHub resources, including LSAT® prep tools and resources, webinars, on-demand learning, and much more. • Check eligibility for an LSAC Fee Waiver. If you are approved, it is valid for two years, and it covers a range of essential services and resources for prospective applicants. [Learn more at](Learn more at LSAC.org/FeeWaiver)[ LSAC.org/FeeWaiver](Learn more at LSAC.org/FeeWaiver). • Create an LSAT study plan. Research shows that first-time test takers should start preparing three to six months before their preferred test date. [Visit](Visit LSAC.org/LSATprep to learn more)[ LSAC.org/LSATprep](Visit LSAC.org/LSATprep to learn more)[ to learn more](Visit LSAC.org/LSATprep to learn more). • Research law schools and access other [resources by going to](resources by going to LSAC.org/Canada)[ LSAC.org/Canada](resources by going to LSAC.org/Canada). 18 Months Before Your 1LYear Begins • Choose a date and register for the LSAT. Be sure to request testing accommodations, if you are eligible. Schedule your test date for at least six months before your first law school application is due. [Register at](Register at LSAC.org/LSATRegister)[ LSAC.org/LSATRegister](Register at LSAC.org/LSATRegister). • Create an outline for your personal essay(s). Decide who you’ll ask to write letters of reference. [LSAC.org/Canada](LSAC.org/Canada) All contents and materials ©2025 Law School Admission Council, Inc. All rights reserved. 12 Months Before Your 1LYear Begins • Prepare your application, personal essay(s), letters of reference, and resume/CV. • Take the LSAT (including LSAT Argumentative Writing), the only test accepted by all Canadian law schools and ABA-approved law schools in the U.S. • Attend an LSAC Law School Forum for the opportunity to interact directly with law school representatives from across North America and get expert answers to your questions. To find a forum near you, [visit](visit LSAC.org/LawSchoolForums)[ LSAC.org/LawSchoolForums](visit LSAC.org/LawSchoolForums). • Finalize all of the required and optional components of your application. • Complete and submit your law school applications. 6 Months Before Your 1LYear Begins • Decide if you’ll be applying for a professional student line of credit or provincial/federal loan grant program. • If possible, visit the two or three law schools at the top of your list to make sure can see yourself at those schools. Remember, many schools have virtual events too. We wish you the best of luck on your legal education journey! We’re here to answer your questions. [800.336.3982](800.336.3982 | LSACinfo@LSAC.org)[ |](800.336.3982 | LSACinfo@LSAC.org)[ LSACinfo@LSAC.org](800.336.3982 | LSACinfo@LSAC.org) Connect With Us All contents and materials ©2025 Law School Admission Council, Inc. All rights reserved.

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How does an LSAC fee waiver work for eligible applicants?

Eligible applicants can check eligibility for an LSAC Fee Waiver. If approved, it is valid for two years and covers a range of essential services and resources for prospective applicants.

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