Excellence without barriers
Our student community comprises rigorous thinkers and curious learners poised to become future leaders. To maintain accessible legal education, we deliver higher bursaries to JD students than any other Ontario university – owing to the generous support of our alumni and friends.
Over $5M in support each year
Our progressive funding model is designed so that students with the highest financial need receive the most support. To ensure tuition is not a barrier, we distribute more than $5 million in financial aid each year and 40% of domestic students receive a bursary.
Needs-based financial support
We base admissions entirely on merit. That means your ability to pay tuition doesn’t play any role in our decision-making. Financial need is looked at separately through our JD Financial Aid Program, which is designed specifically to support students who require assistance.
Individualized plans
Every student brings their own unique experiences and circumstances, and we’re committed to supporting each new member of our J.D. community in a personalized way. Want to get a sense of the bursaries you might qualify for? Try our Financial Aid Estimator—it’s a quick and easy way to see what kind of financial support could be available to you.
$5.4M Total JD bursaries awarded in 2024/2025 $2.4M Generous support from our alumni & friends 40% Domestic students receive a bursary
We offer two JD Financial Aid Programs:
for students enrolled at the Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto (includes incoming students)
for graduates of the University of Toronto JD program (or combined JD program)
Be bold in your ambitions.
Choosing to join U of T Law is a transformative investment in yourself.
Our JD Financial Aid office is here to help, contact financialaid.law@utoronto.ca for more information.