EDUCATION GUIDE
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UM - FACULTY OF LAW
Learn about law and human rights in a welcoming, equitable environment at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law.
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Hands-on opportunities train the best advocates Presenting pathways to successful careers in law and human rights
E xperiential learning outside of a classroom is a major expectation today with the need to train students to be ready to jump into a productive workplace. The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law now offers more hands-on learning opportunities than ever before, in a wel - coming environment with a goal to build a legal profession that reflects Manitoba’s diversity . Hands-on training While traditional law school courses give students the skills and knowledge to “think like a lawyer,” experiential learning in clinics and moot court competitions allow students to apply their knowl- edge in practice. Hands-on training empowers our students to become empathetic, skilled advocates who will be well-equipped to respond to the needs of the communities they serve. Additionally, the Faculty of Law’s Desautels Business Accelerator supports the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and other practical business law training opportunities for our students. Numerous other clinics including University of Manitoba Community Law Centre, Prison Law Clinic, Indigenous Law Clinic, and International Human Rights Clinic, plus externships and moot competitions give students the chance to flex their advocacy muscles in supervised environments. A bonus effect of these clinics and externships is that Manitobans gain access to justice through the pro bono work of the students.
Building a profession that reflects all Manitobans
Go further in law with a master’s degree Practicing legal professionals will want to consider our Master of Laws program designed to be completed either by thesis or course- based tracks. Individuals interested and active in human rights advocacy should check out our multi-disciplinary Master of Human Rights program, housed at the Faculty of Law and run in collab- oration with the Faculties of Arts, Education and Social Work. A concurrent JD and MBA may be completed by students qualifying for both of these degrees. Welcoming internationally trained lawyers Individuals who hold international law degrees can now complete accreditation requirements assigned by the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) through the Internationally Trained Lawyer Program. Networking and professional development opportuni- ties abound in this program that welcomes internationally trained lawyers into Juris Doctor classrooms to learn side-by-side with law students through our Micro-Diplomas in Canadian Public Law, Canadian Private Law, and Micro-Diploma+ stream. Funding available The Faculty of Law has partnered with many generous donors including the Manitoba Law Foundation, to create bursaries to encourage and support diverse individuals to gain access to legal educations. Every incoming first-year law student is encouraged to apply for the JD bursary program. Please visit: umanitoba.ca/law/ student-experience/financial-aid-awards for more information. n
First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons are encouraged to apply to our Canadian Indigenous and Index Score (General) categories while individuals who are Black, racialized and/or those from other underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply to our Individual Consideration and Index Score (General) categories. We also welcome applicants from Northern, remote and rural Manitoba in all categories. Access to Justice in French The Faculty of Law offers an Access to Justice in French (A2JF) Concentration which is an innovative bilingual program where law students can pursue their legal education in both English and French. The A2JF Concentration allows students to improve their French speaking and writing abilities, learn legal terminology in French, network with the local francophone community and develop the linguistic competencies necessary to provide legal services in French. Students in this Concentration will complete approximately one-third of their law courses in French (26 credits), taking two or three French courses per year. Most students in this program start with varying levels of French proficiency, but whether they attended a French immersion program, a Français school, or learned French as an adult, the A2JF Concentration gives them the skills and sup- ports to succeed with confidence. The A2JF Concentration is made possible thanks to the financial support of Justice Canada as well as the support of the University of Manitoba, the Faculty of Law, l’Université de Saint-Boniface and the Franco-Manitoban legal community.
Study Law in English and French Access to Justice in French Concentration
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Smaller classes
Practice-focused program
Applications are due December 1
Supportive environment
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