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GHP

Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 10
2009 Osgoode Decision
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:56 AM
Hi, guys, has anyone got an admission or financial offer from Osgoode?

[Edited by GHP on 24 Mar 2009]
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Beta26

Joined: 25 Mar 2009
Posts: 5
2009 Osgoode Decision
Thu Mar 26, 2009 01:07 AM
No word yet for me at least. Somewhat surprised as I've heard from every other school I applied to. Perhaps the strike earlier this year has slowed the process.

Good luck!
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GHP

Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 10
2009 Osgoode Decision
Thu Mar 26, 2009 02:00 AM
Dear Beta,

I have not any decision results from the universities I applied till now. Considering the commercial center of Canada, I am wondering which is the best university to go in Toronto, Osgoode or UoT? Although Osgoode is better for its business law, considering the university reputation, I do not know whether it could compete with UoT? Thanks.
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Beta26

Joined: 25 Mar 2009
Posts: 5
2009 Osgoode Decision
Thu Mar 26, 2009 02:19 AM
I actually only applied to Osgoode in Canada, as I did my first law degree at UofT. I think you'd do well going to either school for an LLM, although I suspect that Osgoode has a better funding system. UofT is in a much better location in the city, though, and has a very strong reputation.
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Manhattan

Joined: 25 Mar 2009
Posts: 1
2009 Osgoode Decision
Thu Mar 26, 2009 02:31 AM
I am glad for your quick response. Would you please kindly let me know your first law degree of UoT? Is it LLB? I am also desiring funding aid but I do not know whether Osgoode would provide it due to the financial crisis this year. According to your introduction, I think if I could get two offers from the above universities without money, I should go to UoT. Thanks.
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GHP

Joined: 21 Feb 2008
Posts: 10
2009 Osgoode Decision
Thu Mar 26, 2009 02:39 AM
Dear Beta,

I also applied Queens, do you know more about the comparison between Osgoode and Queens? I heard that there are lots of students in Osgoode LLM which is called big class but I am not sure about Queens.
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Beta26

Joined: 25 Mar 2009
Posts: 5
2009 Osgoode Decision
Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:04 PM
Sorry, I don't know much about Queen's law program. Kingston is a nice small city, but that's about all I can say.
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Nibor

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 4
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Mar 28, 2009 03:20 PM
Hi

I just rec'd an offer for the thesis stream at Osgoode with at least a $10,000 scholarship. Apparently it is contingent on whether I am allocated an external scholarship worth more than the internal scholarship, at which the university will withdraw their funding but supplement an additional $4000.

Hope this helps. However, im unsure as to whether I will accept.
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Dilibyer

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 3
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sun Mar 29, 2009 03:25 AM
Dear Nibor,

I also got an offer of business law for international students from Osgoode but not any financial awards. I do not find the thesis or non-thesis stream selection in their LLM program and hope we are talking about the same project. I am also wondering whether to accept it.
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Nibor

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 4
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sun Mar 29, 2009 06:46 PM
Hi

Just to clarify, I meant research stream LLM. Which, I believe, is a different program altogether from the LLM in Business Law for international students.

Did you apply to U of T? and if so, did you receive a response?

Hope this helps.
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Dilibyer

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 3
2009 Osgoode Decision
Mon Mar 30, 2009 06:36 AM
Nibor,

Thanks for your clarification. Is your applied research stream LLM a part-time program? I only find one full-time LLM program from Osgoode which is just for International Students. BTW, I am also waiting for response of UoT.
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Nibor

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 4
2009 Osgoode Decision
Thu Apr 02, 2009 06:30 PM
No it is a full time program, and info can be found on the main website.

I just received a positive response for U of T, Have you rec'd yours?

What will you decide?
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Dilibyer

Joined: 27 Mar 2009
Posts: 3
2009 Osgoode Decision
Fri Apr 03, 2009 03:53 AM
Hi, Nibor,

I am clear about Osgoode now. My offer is for International students which is course stream. BTW, I also received the offer from UoT but have not got the formal notice by post. I prefer to UoT. How about you?
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rohanbhandari

Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 6
2009 Osgoode Decision
Fri Apr 17, 2009 01:57 PM
hey all.am rohan bhandari from india..just wanna enquire that has anyone been accepted in osgoode for the LLM in international business program.
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Elle Woods

Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 13
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 02:17 AM
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[Edited by Elle Woods on 26 Jul 2009]
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Kerfuffle

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 122
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:42 AM
Hi Elle, just to clarify are you on the Osgoode professional LLM? It would be good to hear more about that programme - teaching, standards cf. to the LLB/JD, LLM courses in the UK etc.

Maybe I can PM you?
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Elle Woods

Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 13
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 05:40 PM
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[Edited by Elle Woods on 26 Jul 2009]
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rohanbhandari

Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 6
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 06:49 PM
Hey ELLE
Thanks for the reply.I jst got the offer from osgoode regarding this program..was planning to join it this august..but now after listening to you,am in a dilemma..
Anyways could you tell me how long it has been that the program was launced and how is its outcome.ie. have the alumni of the course been placed somewhere or not..
Also how abt the intership that they talk about that will start in april...are they giving it or not..
Thanks elle
Waiting for a reply..
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Elle Woods

Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 13
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 07:22 PM
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[Edited by Elle Woods on 26 Jul 2009]
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rohanbhandari

Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 6
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 07:29 PM
Thanks Elle for the info..
can you also tell me whts the class size and the timings of the class.ie. is it for 3-4 hrs a day or more....
also do you think there is any value of this said course..as in market value.you must be applying for a job right now..so where do you stand.
AS far as i found out osgoode has a great band name in canada,so dont you think the course from osgoode would hold a brand value...
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Elle Woods

Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 13
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 07:42 PM
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[Edited by Elle Woods on 26 Jul 2009]
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rohanbhandari

Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 6
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 07:44 PM
thanks elle...thank u so much...take care
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rohanbhandari

Joined: 16 Apr 2009
Posts: 6
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 18, 2009 07:51 PM
hey.. this is deepshikha.. i am rohan's friend.. even i am planning to join the program. it was really great reading your inputs.. hey by the way are u from canda? but i wanted to know that wont we be gettin an osgoode degree at the end of the day and wont that have a brand value in itself. Also what do you plan to do after your llm program now?
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Moira

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 2
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 25, 2009 07:40 AM
Hello Everyone,

I just stumbled upon this site. I just accepted my LLM offer to Osgoode, and I got a funding offer, but they didn't mention how much tuition actually is, and I can't seem to find it anywhere on the website! Does anyone know off hand?
In response to Rohan's question, I plan on applying to work for the DOJ or Department of Finance or CRA, because I'm doing a thesis in tax / fiscal policy. I am also considering teaching eventually.
I am confused about the courses that we are supposed to take in the fall - is it just two courses? And can they be any upper year courses?
I am looking forward to going back to Osgoode (did my LLB there). Hope to meet you then!
Moira
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Moira

Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 2
2009 Osgoode Decision
Sat Apr 25, 2009 07:45 AM
Oh and PS,
I am not in the International program, that may be different, if so, don't worry about my questions. Im pretty sure OPD is not running my courses.

Thanks
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