Law (JD) at TRU: Admission Average
Thompson Rivers University · Kamloops, BC
What average do you need for Law (JD) at TRU?
Law (JD) at Thompson Rivers University is not admitted on a high school average. Admission is LSAT + GPA dependent, usually after some or all of an undergraduate degree.
TRU Law is BC's second law school, with a focus on access to justice and rural legal needs.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Law at other universities
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s-low 90s (CEGEP)
- Université Laval – high 80s
- Western University – LSAT-dependent
- University of Windsor – LSAT + GPA dependent
- York University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Victoria – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Alberta – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Calgary – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Dalhousie University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Manitoba – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Saskatchewan – LSAT + GPA dependent
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- No specific U/M prerequisites — any undergrad major qualifies
- Strong writing and analytical foundations
First-year courses
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
These are typical for Law (JD) programs across Canada. About the Law (JD) degree
After a Law (JD) degree
Law (JD) usually takes 3 years (post-undergrad).
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Your undergrad major does not matter for law school admission - GPA and LSAT score are everything.
- The LSAT typically requires 3-6 months of intensive preparation - budget time and resources for this.
- Bay Street articling positions are extremely competitive - networking and grades from 1L matter enormously.
Applying to TRU
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops is BC's most accessible and flexible university, offering both traditional degrees and open learning programs. TRU is known for strong practical programs in nursing, business, law, and natural resources. Its location in the BC interior provides unique outdoor recreation and tourism industry connections.
Thompson Rivers University is in Kamloops, BC, was founded in 1970 and has about 13,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $5,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- TRU's law school (Canada's newest full common law program) focuses specifically on access to justice and rural communities.
- Kamloops offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle - skiing, hiking, and mountain biking are all on campus doorstep.
- TRU's tuition is among the lowest of any BC university - a genuine affordability advantage.
Other TRU programs
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Natural Resources Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Tourism Management – mid 80s
- Environmental Science – mid-to-high 80s