Baccalauréat en droit
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 32.463 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
| Average of admitted applicants (benchmark) | 34.378 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
Lowest R score among all persons ADMITTED on the basis of college studies (Admission Statistics block; scores as of July 9, 2026, data provided for information only; having a score equal to the minimum R score does not guarantee admission the following year). Maximum R score of admitted students: 39.227.
Average R score of persons admitted on the basis of college studies (same block, scores as of July 9, 2026).
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC (Quebec CEGEP applicants)
- 48 university credits successfully completed (credit basis — threshold specific to law, not 24)
- Pre-university diploma + one year of university studies successfully completed
- Application in 2nd or 3rd year: promotion in law at another Quebec university or in civil law at the University of Ottawa, or certificate in law (UdeM) completed
- Other applications: 1374 applications, 204 places
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- DEC in legal techniques: DEC-BAC pathway mentioned on the program page
Program 1-325-1-0, 101 credits. Credit basis specific to law: 48 university credits. Official warning published on the page: successful completion of the preparatory year does NOT make you eligible for law if admission to the preparatory year was based on the high school diploma (DES). Details of the conditions by type of DEC are displayed via an interactive selector on the admission page (not visible in the text retrieved on 2026-10-26). Verified via the official conditions selector (2026-10-26): no specific DEC named and no specific prerequisite course — only the general condition (DEC or equivalent) applies.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2027 | Application — Fall 2027 term | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| February 15, 2027 | French language requirement met — Fall 2027 term | University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec |
| March 1, 2027 | Application — Fall 2027 term | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) |
| March 15, 2027 | French language requirement met — Fall 2027 term | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) |
Possible bridging options
French language requirement for admission (level C1) Required
Threshold specific to the program: level C1 on a French test recognized by UdeM, within the 24 months preceding the start of the term in question (or passed Épreuve uniforme de français / recognized course of study). Depending on the written expression result, 1 or 2 written French courses may be prescribed in the first year.
Interview (PNIM categories and Black communities only)
Interview reserved for applicants in the First Nations, Inuit and Métis (PNIM) categories and Black communities: preselection based on the academic record, final excellence list established based on interview scores. Interview in French, in virtual mode; it may be eliminatory. Self-declaration form to be submitted no later than 10 days after submitting the application.
If you're not eligible yet
- R score below the published last admitted (32.463 in Fall 2026) — limited enrolment capacity, selection based on excellence of the application
- Admission basis not met (DEC, 48 university credits, or 2nd/3rd year application route)
- French language requirement not met (C1 threshold via a recognized test, where applicable)
Official pathways
Certificate in law (UdeM), then application in 2nd or 3rd year
Certificate in law (UdeM), general law stream, completed. At the time of application: 21 credits at the 1000 level successfully completed; by June 1: 27 credits successfully completed, including 24 at the 1000 level; certificate completed no later than September 15. Minimum cumulative average of 3.7/4.3 generally required.
Promotion in law elsewhere, then application in 2nd or 3rd year
Being promoted in law at another Quebec university or in civil law at the University of Ottawa allows you to apply in 2nd or 3rd year to the UdeM bachelor's degree in law.
Preparatory year (UdeM) — with warning
Official warning specific to law: successful completion of the preparatory year does not make you eligible if admission to the preparatory year was based on the high school diploma (DES).
Plan B — related programs to consider
Baccalauréat en criminologie (UdeM)
Adjacent program displayed by UdeM in “Programs to explore” on the page of the bachelor's degree in law (related field: law, security and intervention).
Baccalauréat en études internationales (UdeM)
Adjacent program displayed by UdeM in “Programs to explore” on the page of the bachelor's degree in law.
Baccalauréat en science politique (UdeM)
Adjacent program displayed by UdeM in “Programs to explore” on the page of the bachelor's degree in law.
Baccalauréat en relations industrielles (UdeM)
Adjacent program displayed by UdeM in “Programs to explore” on the page of the bachelor's degree in law.
Official re-entry routes published on the program page (applications in 2nd or 3rd year). Adjacent programs = “Programs to explore” block displayed by UdeM on the program page.
Adjacent programs
- Baccalauréat en criminologie (UdeM)
- Baccalauréat en études internationales (UdeM)
- Baccalauréat en science politique (UdeM)
- Baccalauréat en relations industrielles (UdeM)
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.