J.D. / J.D. Dual Degree Program
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada

Application Process:

Students must be admitted to WCL's regular JD program before applying to any international JD dual degree program.

Students must complete the application package below. Students will be contacted for interviews following review of the application (February 2012).

Once accepted to the Program, no further application to the University of Ottawa is necessary.

When to Apply:

Eligibility: First and second year WCL students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. All International JD students should contact the Program Director before applying.

DEADLINE: The deadline for the 2013-2015 program is January 27, 2012.

Application Package:

  1. 2013-2015 Ottawa Program Application
  2. Statement of interest. (No more than one page stating the objectives on pursuing the program and the reasons for applying.)
  3. Letter of Recommendation (Letters should be from either professional or academic references. No relatives.)
  4. Current résumé.
  5. Updated WCL academic transcripts.

Application Submission:

International JD Dual Degree Programs
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Office of the Dean
Washington, DC 20016
intdualdegree@wcl.american.edu / Fax: 202-274-4005