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> Academic Background
> Language Proficiency
> Academic Background
| Specialization | Degree Type | Minimum Grade Point Average |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Common Law | Degree in law from outside of Canada
OR a Bachelor of Civil Law from a Canadian University |
Overall B (75%) average (or equivalent)
The committee will consider applicants with a lower GPA provided they have 5 years or more of relevant professional experience. |
| All other Specializations | LLB or JD Degree
OR Strong academic record (Masters Degree Preferred) + Significant related professional experience |
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> Language Proficiency
If your first language is not English, you must show you have an acceptable level of English by completing a language proficiency test.
If you have completed at least ONE year of full time study at an accredited university where English is the ONLY official language of instruction at the institution level (not only the program level), you will not be required to provide a language test.
Language Proficiency Requirements for All Specializations (Excluding International Business Law)
| Test Type | Test Score | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper Based | 625 (with minimum of 5 on TWE) | TOEFL website | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – Computer Based | 263 | TOEFL website | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – iBT (Internet Based) | 102-109 | TOEFL website | toefl@ets.org |
| IELTS – Academic Type | 7.5 overall and 7.0 in reading and writing | IELTS website | ed@britcoun.org |
| YELT – York English Language Test | Band 1 | YELT website | yelt@yorku.ca |
| YUELI – York University English Language Institute | IALE – with distinction
GSPP – With Distinction AP – Level 9 with Distinction |
YUELI website | yueli@yorku.ca |
| CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language Assessment | Overall score of 70 with no component score less than 60 | CAEL website | info@cael.ca |
| Certificate in Foundations for Graduate Legal Studies | Pass with Honours | Certificate Website | international-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca |
Language Proficiency Requirements for International Business Law
| Test Type | Test Score | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper Based | 600 (with minimum of 5 on TWE) | TOEFL website | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – Computer Based | 250 | TOEFL website | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – iBT (Internet Based) | 94-101 | TOEFL website | toefl@ets.org |
| IELTS – Academic Type | 7.0 | IELTS website | ed@britcoun.org |
| YELT – York English Language Test | Band 1 | YELT website | yelt@yorku.ca |
| YUELI – York University English Language Institute | IALE – with Honours
GSPP – with Honours AP – with Honours |
YUELI website | yueli@yorku.ca |
| CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language Assessment | Overall score of 70 with no component score less than 60 | CAEL website | info@cael.ca |
| Certificate in Foundations for Graduate Legal Studies | Pass with Honours | Certificate Website | international-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca |
