Baccalauréat en droit (8308)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 30.9 | Fall 2026 | DEC basis | Source |
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 30.8 | Winter 2026 | DEC basis | Source |
| R score of the last applicant invited to an interview | 3.7 | Fall 2026 | University basis | Source |
R score of the last admitted candidate (UQAM central admission statistics page, data as of August 25, 2026; the program page showed the same value, statistics as of 2026-03-26).
R score of the last admitted candidate.
Cumulative average (on 4.3) of the last PRESELECTED candidate — this is a preselection based on the file, not the final admission (final selection: file 25% + interview 75%). Same value in winter 2026.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC
- University basis (30 credits completed in a single program)
- Experience basis (21 years and over)
- Indigenous basis (4 places in addition to the regular places)
No course prerequisites for the DEC basis: DEC or equivalent, selection based 100% on the R score. Capacity: 162 places in the fall and 50 places in the winter (DEC and university bases only; the experience and outside-Quebec bases admit only in the fall). University basis: preselection based on the record, then final selection = record 25% + interview 75%. Experience basis: 21 years and over, 2 years of experience in the legal or rights fields, preselection through UQAM's scholastic aptitude test, interview with a 75% threshold, minimum 8 reserved places. Fall 2026 applications (central statistics page): 1,600 applications, 395 offers.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application for admission (winter term) | General UQAM date, applicants from Quebec and Canada |
| March 1, 2027 | Application for admission (fall term) | General UQAM date, applicants from Quebec and Canada (several programs extend their date; official dates by program on apps.uqam.ca) |
Possible bridging options
Selection interview (university basis) Required
After preselection based on the record: final selection is based on the record (25%) and the interview (75%).
UQAM scholastic aptitude test (experience basis) Required
Preselection of candidates on the experience basis, followed by an interview (75% threshold).
Proficiency in French Required
Attested by the ministry's uniform French examination, the written French test of the ministère de l'Éducation du Québec or UQAM's written French test.
If you're not eligible yet
- R score (DEC basis) below that of the last admitted for the targeted term
- For the university basis: fewer than 30 credits in a single program or file not preselected
Official pathways
Reapply on the experience basis
Candidates aged 21 and over with 2 years of experience in the legal or rights fields: preselection through the scholastic aptitude test, then an interview (75% threshold); minimum 8 places reserved for this basis (fall only).
The bachelor's degree in law is NOT among the programs participating in the official mechanism of "revised applications for admission" (review of a refusal after improvement of results in the winter term). No other workaround pathway is published by UQAM for this program.
Adjacent programs
- Baccalauréat en relations internationales et droit international (BRIDI)
- Baccalauréat en science politique
- Baccalauréat en communication, politique et société
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.