University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario158+
A- / 80%+
380
$17,570
As the world's largest bilingual common law school, uOttawa Law offers unmatched access to the federal government, Supreme Court of Canada, and leading tech/IP practices, evaluating candidates holistically based on cumulative GPA, top LSAT score, and community commitment.
What the school says it looks for
uOttawa sets no minimum LSAT but looks for a score above the 70th percentile (158 or higher). Most successful applicants have at least an A- or 80% cumulative average. It does not publish medians.
Competitive GPA
A- / 80%+
Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of undergraduate grades
More than 3,000 applications for about 380 places
November 1, 2026 (OLSAS)
via OLSAS
Grading Curve
Letter Grade with class median at B/B+ (6.0-7.0 on 10-point scale): A Range (20-25%), B Range (60-70%), C Range & Below (10-15%)
Domestic (Annual)
$17,570
Over $3.5 million awarded annually in needs-based bursaries, bilingualism entrance scholarships, and public sector summer fellowships.