JUS557 Form

	LEGAL STUDIES FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLE (LSAP) PROGRAM	ACCÈS AUX ÉTUDES EN DROIT POUR LES AUTOCHTONES (AEDA)
	LAW PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM - 2008	PROGRAMME DE DROIT FORMULAIRE DE DEMANDE 2008
	Deadline for Application: June 15	Date limite de la demande : 15 juin

BURSARY INFORMATION
Aboriginal Ancestry	Academic Year	Have you recieved a LSAP bursary
Métis Non-Status Indian	1st year 2nd year 3rd year	No Yes if yes, for what year(s)
PERSONAL INFORMATION (if you address changes, you must notify the Department of Justice Programs Branch)

Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss	Last Name	Given Name(s)
Marital Status Single Married Same sex realashioship Divorced Seprated Widowed common-law			Number of children that you and your partner support(if applicable)
Please indicate where you would like to you mail to be sent Permanent Address Temporary Address

Permanent Address:	Home Telephone No.	Office Telephone No.	Fax No.
	Email Address:
Temporary Address:	Home Telephone No.	Office Telephone No.	Fax No.
	Email Address:

CONTACT INFORMATION (if we cannot reach you otherwise for a post-graduation survey)

Name and relation of Contact:

Address of Contact if different from your permanent address:			Home Telephone No.	Office Telephone No.	Fax No.
			Email Address:

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Describe all your post-secondary studies to date (Complete the section below and include your official transcripts for all post-secondary studies)
Subject/Type of Program	Name of Academic/ Training Institution	Date Completed	Diploma/Degree Received Yes No

APPRAISALS FORMS

It is your responsibility to supply your appraisers with a copy of the appraisal form that can be found with this application. Appraisal forms should be from individuals who are associated with the last academic or training institution in which you were enrolled or, if you did not attend an educational institution in the previous three years, then from someone who knows your work or studies. Completed appraisal forms are to be submitted to the Department of Justice by your appraiser before the application deadline of June 15.

FIRST TIME APPLICANTS ONLY
List the law schools to which you have applied Indicate whether you have received conditional or unconditional acceptance. (if available, please include a copy of the law school acceptance letter)
Name of School	Conditional Acceptance	Unconditional Acceptance	Application Date

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JUS 557(2008/02)

FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 9 MONTHS (September 1st to April 30th)
Income (estimated amounts acceptable)	Amount in Current Year	For Office use only
1. Employment (includes part-time, teaching assistantship, etc.)
2. Other revenues
Disability Insurance
Child Support
Other (please explain)
3. Financial Assistance from:
Parents
Spouse/common-law same sex partner
Other relatives
4. Scholarships and bursaries
5. Student Loan
6. Canadian Pension Plan
Orphan benefits
Disability benefits
Survivor benefits
Other (please explain)
7. Other income (please explain):
TOTAL INCOME

Expenses (estimated amounts acceptable)	Current Year	For Office Use Only
1. Tuition and compulsory fees
2. Books and school supplies
3. Living costs
Food
Shelter (rent or mortgage)
Local transportation (car, bus)
Electricity, heat, cable, telephone
4. Child Support
5. Other financial obligations (please explain):
TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL = INCOME - EXPENSES

T4A - CANADA REVENUE AGENCY

If you receive a bursary, the Department of Justice Canada will issue a T4A for income tax purposes in the amount awarded.

A 750 WORD ESSAY
1st year Applicants	First time law program applicants must include an essay (approximately 750 words in length) describing their reasons for pursuing legal studies and career goals. Your essay must include: Reasons for pursuing law studies Career goals Significant accomplishments related to your interest in law (e.g. awards, participation in the community, etc.) Extra-Curricular/Work Activities Special challenges (if applicable) faced that have led you to want to pursue law school
2nd and 3rd year applicants	Second and third year law program applicants seeking a bursary renewal must include an essay (approximately 750 words in length) describing experiences in the previous academic year. Your essay must include: Challenges faced Special accomplishments related to your new experience in law, e.g. class special project, summer job. Extra-curricular or other experiences Career goals
COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Department of Justice uses relevant personal information to administer the LSAP Program and to determine each applicant's eligibility. The Department collects and uses the information under the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program criteria and Treasury Board Guidelines.
DECLARATION AND CONSENT
I understand and have given complete and true information on this form and accompanying attachments. I understand that I am responsible for providing the Department of Justice with all required information and documents by June 15. I understand that information I provide may be verified. I understand that any changes to information I have provided will result in re-assessment. I understand that I must submit any changes (such as change of address, employment etc.) promptly to the Department of Justice. I have read and understood this section and my signature attests to my consent to the indirect collection and disclosure of my personal information for statistical and evaluation purposes only. I attest being an Aboriginal person (M�tis or Non-Status). ___________________________________ ____________________________ Signature Date Please note that only applications with an original signature will be accepted Present and former governmental employees should contact the Program to obtain a Conflict of Interest Form (They may be obtained at this address: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/tb_851/siglist_e.asp)

MAILING ADDRESS
The Legal Studies for Aboriginal People Program Department of Justice Canada Programs Branch 284 Wellington Street, 6th Floor Ottawa, Ontario KlA OH8	Toll-free Local E-mail Web address	1-888-606-5111 (613) 941-0388 lsap08@justice.gc.ca www.canada.justice.gc.ca
BURSARY CHECKLIST
Applicants must ensure that the following information is post marked to the Department of Justice no later than June 15 of the application year to be considered for a bursary. A Application Form Did I complete my application form? B Declaration Did I check the boxes, sign and date the Declaration and Consent section? C Acceptance Letters (This is only applicable to first time applicants) Did I submit copies of my conditional or unconditional letter of offer from the university and my letter of acceptance? D Appraisal Forms Did I ensure that my appraisers submitted the appraisal forms to Justice Canada by the application deadline? E Official Transcript Did I include my official transcript for all of my post-secondary studies? F A750 Word Essay Did I include an essay? Is my name on each page? Does my essay include each point requested in the application?

1st year
Applicants

First year applicants must include an essay (approximately 750 words in length) describing their reasons for pursuing legal studies and career goals. Your essay must include

Reasons for pursuing law studies
Career goals
Significant accomplishments related to your interest in law (e.g. awards, participation in the community, etc.)
Extra-Curricular/Work Activities
Special challenges (if applicable) faced that have led you to want to pursue law school

2nd and 3rd
year
Applicants

Second and third year law program applicants must include an essay (approximately 750 words in length) describing experiences in the previous academic year. Your essay must include:

Challenges faced
Special accomplishments
Extra-curricular or other experiences
Career goals

JUS 557e, p. 4 (2008/02)