CRIM 1116 Lecture Notes - Law School Admission Test, Bachelor Of Laws, Law Society
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Teaching of law cannot be divorced from the ever-changing political social and economic context that underpins everyday life. Law schools-term used to refer to faculties of law at specific universities. Students gain admission to these institutions after completing an undergrad degree or a portion thereof, from a recognized university. There were no law schools before 1950" s-1960. Law societies- provincial associations that license lawyers to practice in each province in canada. Licenses are granted after a period of articling and successful completion of bar admission examinations. Based on gpa and law school admission test (lsat) Law schools combine these 2 marks more emphasis on gpa. Mature students are those who have demonstrated academic ability through a combination of the lsat score and some academic coursework but don"t have the undergrad degree that is usually required for entrance. Late 90"s nearly 3000 lawyers graduating each year.