Law — BCL/JD (direct CEGEP entry possible)
Published R score thresholds
This university does not publish an R score threshold for this program: the decision rests on your file and the prerequisites below.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (Quebec CEGEP applicants)
- 60 university credits (2 years) or a university degree
No specific CEGEP course is required: CEGEP students' eligibility rests on the DEC (DCS) obtained at the time of enrolment. McGill Law is one of the few Canadian law faculties to admit directly from CEGEP. No minimum R score or admission statistic specific to CEGEP students was found on the official pages consulted: thresholds left empty rather than estimated. Official warning: bar admission requirements in some provinces and some U.S. states may require university studies before law for those admitted directly from CEGEP. LSAT: not required for Quebec/CEGEP applicants according to the structure of the guide (to be confirmed.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application deadline (documents: November 8, 2026) | University and mature applicants |
| March 1, 2027 | Application deadline (Fall 2027) | CEGEP applicants (DEC or French baccalauréat from Quebec) |
| March 7, 2027 | Supporting documents deadline | CEGEP applicants (DEC or French baccalauréat from Quebec) |
Possible bridging options
Personal statement Required
Personal statement required from all applicants; the faculty pays particular attention to it, along with the CV and references.
Reference letters Required
Reference letters required in the supporting documents (exact number to be confirmed in the current admissions guide.
Passive English–French bilingualism Required
Integrated bilingual program: all applicants must have substantial reading and listening comprehension ability in English AND in French; passive bilingualism at a minimum (advanced intermediate written and oral comprehension in the second language). First-year courses offered in both languages; assignments and exams may be submitted in either language.
Interview (CEGEP and mature categories)
Applicants in the CEGEP and “mature” categories judged potentially admissible after review of the application are invited to an interview.
If you're not eligible yet
- No DEC (or 60 university credits) at the time of enrolment.
- Insufficient passive bilingualism in the second language (English or French).
Official pathways
Reapply as a university applicant after a bachelor's degree
Applicants with 60 university credits are eligible, but the pool is such that almost all university admits hold a complete degree; a CEGEP student who is refused can therefore come back with a bachelor's degree.
Plan B — related programs to consider
University bachelor's degree then BCL/JD (university category)
Complete a degree then apply in the university category (deadline November 1); the faculty notes that almost all those admitted in this category have completed an undergraduate degree.
Adjacent programs
- Law — UdeM, Laval, Sherbrooke, UQAM
- B.A. (McGill) then BCL/JD in the university category
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.