Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement coopératif (régime coopératif)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 31.2 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP — co-op pathway | Source |
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 30.6 | Fall 2023 | CEGEP — co-op pathway | Source |
General definition in the official 2026 admission statistics PDF: the 2026 R score is the "R score (R score) of the last person enrolled in the program as of September 16, 2026 (CEGEP category)"; row "LAW – CO-OP": 31.6 in 2024, 30.9 in 2025, 31.2 in 2026. last admitted typing retained with reservations: the wording says "enrolled", not "admitted".
Exact wording of the Faculty of Law FAQ: "R score of the last applicants admitted to the bachelor's degree in law – Fall 2023 term" — Co-op law: 30.6. The FAQ notes that these figures are only an indication, since the R score of the last admitted applicant in future admissions is not known in advance.
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- CEGEP applications (excellence list based on the R score)
- University applications (excellence list based on the entire academic record; weight of the university record = number of university credits × 2%; CRU bonuses if a degree was obtained before June 1: +1.0 for at least 75 undergraduate credits, +1.5 for at least 30 graduate credits, +2.0 for at least 75 doctoral credits, non-cumulative)
- Applications assessed on the basis of experience (adults) — complete file required (policy, s. 3.3)
- Indigenous applications (policy, s. 3.8)
- Intermediate applications (admission into 2nd or 3rd year, exceptional circumstances only) and foreign law graduates (subject to available seats)
No specific DEC or prerequisite course specific to the co-op pathway is published on the program page: only the University's general admission condition for undergraduate programs applies (the detailed prerequisites published on the page concern the life sciences pathway, not the co-op pathway). A 96-credit, 3-year program with three co-op work terms (one year of experience); the Faculty describes it as "very limited-enrolment (quota)". Admission to the co-op pathway is conditional on internship availability and enrolment capacity (40 seats in 2026-2027 according to the R score page and the statistics PDF; 2026 offers: 72, enrolled: 41). About 60% of the seats are filled at initial registration; the others are filled in the second session, from among students in the general pathway, based on first-session results. Published continuation conditions: pass all mandatory activities of the first two sessions and maintain a cumulative average of at least C+ (2.3/4.3) to continue, and at least B- (2.7/4.3) to remain in the co-op pathway. French: C1 level (result equal to or above 500/699) in the four skills, or exemption.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2027 | Application and submission of all documents in the co-op file (s. 3.6 of the Policy) | Co-op pathway — all categories |
Possible bridging options
Motivation letter (maximum 1 ½ pages) Required
Must explain the reasons for choosing law in the co-op program, the experience and aptitudes preparing the applicant for the program, and the ability to work in a team and to show autonomy and adaptability (Policy, s. 3.6). Incomplete file = application rejected.
Up-to-date résumé (CV) Required
Document required in the admission file for the co-op pathway (Policy, s. 3.6), along with the online application and all official CEGEP and university transcripts.
Interview
By invitation only, according to the ranking on the excellence list based on academic excellence; the final selection takes into account the file and the interview (relevance of experience, motivation, academic excellence).
Proof of French proficiency — C1 level (500/699 or more) in the four skills, or exemption Required
Eligibility requirement published on the program page.
If you're not eligible yet
- Insufficient ranking on the excellence list for the co-op pathway (academic excellence, file and interview)
- Incomplete co-op file as of March 1 (missing motivation letter, CV or transcripts = rejection)
Official pathways
Enter the bachelor's degree in law through the general pathway, then apply to the co-op pathway in the second session
Pathway published on the program page: applicants for admission to the bachelor's degree in law AND students registered in the second session of the general pathway may apply to the co-op pathway. About 40% of co-op seats are filled at that point, based on first-session results (Policy, s. 3.6).
Plan B — related programs to consider
Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement général
Same bachelor's degree in law (81 credits common to the pathways) and the same access to the legal professions; 2026-2027 capacity of 260 seats shared between the general, common law and life sciences pathways; 2026 score of the last person enrolled: 30.3 (statistics PDF). It is also the gateway to the co-op seats filled in the second session.
Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement avec MBA en régime coopératif
Another limited-enrolment (quota) co-op pathway of the same bachelor's degree (25 seats in 2026-2027), with the same deferred-entry mechanism in the second session.
No reapplication rule after a refusal is published for law on the pages consulted, apart from the second-session access pathway to the co-op pathway above.
Adjacent programs
- Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement général
- Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement avec maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA) en régime coopératif
- Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement avec diplôme de 2e cycle en common law et droit transnational (Juris Doctor)
- Baccalauréat en droit — cheminement en sciences de la vie
Official sources
- https://www.usherbrooke.ca/admission/programme/290/baccalaureat-en-droit
- https://www.usherbrooke.ca/registraire/droits-et-responsabilites/politique-dadmission-bac-droit/
- https://www.usherbrooke.ca/droit/programmes/1er-cycle/droit-cheminement-cooperatif/
- https://www.usherbrooke.ca/droit/programmes/1er-cycle/foire-aux-questions/
- https://www.usherbrooke.ca/admission/fileadmin/sites/admission/documents/admission/Feuillets_Stats_d_admission/25337_StatAdmission_Officielle_26_vf.pdf
- https://www.usherbrooke.ca/admission/1er-cycle/admissibilite/crc-cotes-r-capacites
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.