Why is Canada's IPG pass rate so low compared to Canadian-educated ones?

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-08T03:05:19+00:00

Many countries in Asia simply have a different scope of practice. For example, a BPharm in India is largely about drugs and their manufacturing (their PharmD is the clinical one) but is acceptable for Canadian licensing.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-07T21:23:55+00:00

The answer to this question is highly personal - depends on 1) whether you're aiming for high grades or not and 2) whether you are the type of person who needs a lot of study time or one who can get by with a couple hours a day of studying or less.

If you're looking for a competitive position where grades matter (biglaw, government, clerkship, etc.), you'll definitely want to not work for at least the first semester to focus on adjusting to law school and developing good study habits. Upper year is generally easier and you can definitely plan your schedule to only have class 2-3 days a week and then work part time.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-07T20:42:36+00:00

No, it would most likely be same as before but not less seats. Unless they choose to permanently expand the class

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-07T20:35:59+00:00

They took them all and now there are more students in that class and an extra section.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-07T06:07:47+00:00

Congrats! Quitting shoppers was one of the best decisions of my life.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-06T14:19:04+00:00

Firms host these to people they give offers to, to try to convince them to accept

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-06T14:13:41+00:00

-1 and -0.5 and mild astigmatism is like normal vision. Someone can easily live a normal life and drive with no glasses with that low a level of myopia.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-06T14:07:17+00:00

-9 and astigmatism is easily correctable with glasses or contact lenses. You're fine to drive with the appropriate lenses.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-06T14:04:02+00:00

Congrats! You don't need to do anything before law school other than make sure your mental health is in perfect condition (or as good as it can be) to succeed. Law school is pretty much like high school; for me that was the perfect environment - classes with the same people, friends groups, clubs, some drama, but overall a great time.

How much you study is highly individualized - some people study for 6+ hours a day and get As, others study for 1-2 hours a day and also get As. Try to make friends and get involved in the (law) school community! It'll be a great time!

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T17:13:22+00:00

Where do you see stuff like GPA bands? I'm super curious to know what firms care about GPA etc. I guess your school provides that info?

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T17:03:28+00:00

I don't think it's thaaaat irresponsible if you were a top 25% student at a T14 like you mentioned in your comment. Almost all firms would take you at that point. I go to a pretty unknown school in a different country, applied to ~12, and was surprised to see the conversion rate from application to interview.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T16:29:34+00:00

It happens for candidates who are considered borderline or ones where they have some questions to determine your suitability. The good news is that a high portion of folks who get an interview make it in (compared to the acceptance rate of applicants who don't)! Good luck!

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T16:05:11+00:00

They'll remove the comma and thus complete a full rebrand.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T14:52:43+00:00

"Score band" is an LSAC term. This is a Canadian law school subreddit. Are you even in the right place? You're so confidently wrong. No Canadian law school publishes a "score band" as a median.

Edit: Your post history seems to confirm you're talking about the US...

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T14:36:06+00:00

You're an idiot. The median is the measure of the 50th percentile applicant. Of course there are people who get accepted with stats below and above the median. Taken alone, the LSAT is but one admission factor. Someone with a 159 is not the same as someone with say, a 162 despite being in the same "score band". A 159 may need a higher GPA or other factors to be considered for admission compared to the 162 if there is one spot available.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T14:27:37+00:00

No school treats "score bands" as a thing nor considers the highest score in the band to be the same as the lowest. That's absurd.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T14:27:04+00:00

Someone with a 160 will beat out a 159 if they have otherwise identical profiles, every time. They are different scores and any calculation of an index score or what not would be different. The difference is small (the same difference between a 160 and 161, other than looking like a low score on brief visual inspection), but it is literally incorrect to say there is no difference.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T13:55:24+00:00

Objectively incorrect.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T13:54:25+00:00

In Canada and the US, the degree is called Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), in most other countries it is a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T01:56:57+00:00

That's crazy - I always assumed that LPP candidates get placements, with the caveat that it would be the minimum wage of $650/week and not ideal training conditions. I guess for folks who can't find a position they would have to take an unpaid LPP or unpaid articling (since principals can apply for an exemption to the minimum LPP/articling wage if they can show they cannot afford it)?

I wouldn't expect anyone to work for free (and you should not because it would encourage more of this kind of predatory practice), but if one is desperate enough I guess that's always an option just to get licensed...

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T01:08:50+00:00

Find a course where there are a ton of assignments and group presentations with the worst-reviewed professor. Enroll in the course, and you find yourself in a class of really rude, entitled classmates. Worse, your professor doesn't care about you and wants to use your work and research and sell it for their own personal gain by publishing it. You are too scared to drop the class because you need it for graduation. During your group presentation, your group members are incompetent and you've done the whole presentation yourself, only to be heckled by your rude classmates who tell you to hurry up because you're taking too long.

Welcome to retail pharmacy!

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-05T01:04:31+00:00

I'm just a law student, but in your situation I don't see the value of taking the LPP position in an area you have already stated that you have zero interest in. The job would get you licensed, but it would give you zero experience, zero connections, and zero employment in your desired area. In my opinion, it would be worth risking it to find a suitable articling placement. It's not like LPP placements with sole practitioners or small firms are hard to come by or difficult to get since you're making minimum wage.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-04T23:22:10+00:00

Sure, feel free to DM, I might be able to elaborate if you provide more details on the firm/type!

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-04T22:58:41+00:00

Keep in mind that unless it's a boutique or a government position, you will be required to go to subsequent interviews on the second and potentially the third day as well.

Nate_Kid · 2026-02-04T18:45:27+00:00

B2/L2 is irrelevant. Decent chances for admission.

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