Question for transfers

[CoolLawStudent]

Hello guys,

I am a law student at UOttawa. I want to transfer to McGill and I was wondering if anyone knows what GPA it takes to transfer? Also, do you guys know how many transfer they take?Anything on the subject will be extremely helpful.

Thank you

[wordache]

May I ask what makes you want to transfer? I am considering between uOttawa and McGill (been accepted to both). Thanks!

[CoolLawStudent]

Ottawa is a great school, but because I am from Quebec, my fees at McGill will be much lower. I am doing the LLL/JD so it's mostly a question of finances.  Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about uOttawa. If you are from the Ottawa region and don't want to move to Montreal it is a great school that definitely sets you up for a great career in law.

[WiseGhost]

This year, I believe that there were only two transfers, and they had to do first year courses. Since you are doing the LLL/JD, you might be exempt from that requirement, but I am not sure. My understanding is that your grades need to be exceptional for a transfer and that personal need also plays a role (ex: sickness in family, want to move back for support reasons).

I would speak with McGill's admission services, as they can likely give you better advice than students like me. 

[CoolLawStudent]

Do you know how good their grades were? Do you believe an 3.8 Gpa on the McGill scale is enough?

Thanks

[WiseGhost]

A 3.8 undergrad gpa? If you're talking law school gpa, then that would certainly be impressive. I don't know their precise gpas but the transfer students are excellent students.

[CoolLawStudent]

3 hours ago, WiseGhost said:

A 3.8 undergrad gpa? If you're talking law school gpa, then that would certainly be impressive. I don't know their precise gpas but the transfer students are excellent students.

Yes, that's my Law school Gpa. Hopefully it's enough!

[LawStudent7]

Hi!! Transfer student here!! I applied for my transfer after 2 years of law school. I still had to (re)take some first year courses since it's a combined BCL/JD and I was transferring from a BCL. I believe they don't accept a lot of transfer students, so your application must stand out. You also need good grades, a good resume and a good reason why you are now choosing McGill. Hope that helps!