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Originally Posted by onetwo_threefour
with so many private law schools in the US it is relatively easier to gain admission to school and get a degree there, so they weed people out based on the difficulty of the bar exam. In Canada, it is so much harder to get into law school because we have more limited educational opportunities, that there isn't a need to limit how many graduates actually start practicing law, so the bar ads are a cakewalk. That is why it is difficult to go to a US school and start practicing in Canada. Our law sociieties don't 'trust' the level of instruction in the US.
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I go to one of these private law schools and to know that the NCA is going to give me a tough time is pretty discouraging. I work just as hard (if not harder) than my friends in Canadian schools so for them to doubt the instruction is pretty crappy. Our school (under ABA regulations) has mandatory attendance policy and a pretty harsh curve. We fared better on the bar than Florida and Miami this summer so for them to potentially dismiss my legal education is frustrating to no end. I'm doing everything I can (Researched for an article this summer, Crim Law Ta, Legal Aid, SBA Legislator (Student Bar Association)) to ensure the NCA realizes my commitment to practice in Canada but I'm still worried.
To get into Canadian law school was a pipe dream for me. My parents split right before I started 2nd year so school became a pretty low priority for me. When it came time to apply for law school it was difficult to communicate why my cumulative GPA wasn't where it was supposed to be. I was hoping my 162 LSAT and good grades in 3rd and 4th year would help me, but to no avail. I was only 22 when I applied to schools and I realize they are generally looking for more mature students, but no use crying over spilled milk. In general I'm just frustrated and disillusioned with the Canadian legal system and my path to practice. Again, sorry to vent, just want to see what some other lawyers/students think.