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Juris Doctor of Law

The study of law is a diverse and rewarding path where you will grow your passion and problem solving skills. If you want a future career that takes place in progressive environments where great changes are made every day, choose law.

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) is a full-time, three-year program. Applicants to the law program must have completed a degree from a recognized Canadian university or an accredited non-Canadian university which is deemed acceptable by the UNB Faculty of Law.

Campus Information

UNB Fredericton

Fredericton is the original campus of UNB, dating to 1785, and one of the most beautiful campuses in the country with its red brick, ivy-covered Georgian architecture and lush landscape. Situated attractively on the banks of the Saint John River, Fredericton is New Brunswick’s capital city, and is ranked as one of the best places to live in Canada.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

PSW Opportunity

If your program was less than 8 months

You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bangladesh: Higher Secondary School Certificate grades of 60% or above.

India: Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate grades of 60% or higher OR General Certificate of Education (GCE).

Nepal: Higher Secondary Certificate grades of 60% and above.

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University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada