Now that you have read all about our unique undergraduate program and our "transsystemic" approach to legal education, you want to know more about admissions.
In the following section, you will find information on our admissions policy, requirements, categories and deadlines, supporting documents for application, and admissions process.
We also have a complete FAQ.
Upcoming deadlines
Applicants to first year (September 2013 entrance only) in the Mature or University Student category: deadline to apply is November 1, 2012 and the deadline submit supporting documents is November 8, 2012.
Students in the Cegep category have until March 1, 2013 to apply and March 7, 2013 to send in their supporting documents.
Admission Timeline (September entrance only)
| September 1 |
Admission online application opens |
| Early September |
Start of law school year Come visit us and attend our Admissions Info Sessions (or view our video online, presently in production) We might come and visit you! Check our website for recruitment visits |
| End of October | McGill Open House - Come and meet us (Admissions and Student Ambassadors) |
| November 1 | Admission application closes for most categories of candidates |
| December | Latest LSAT testing recommended |
| December-January | First round of offers |
| January |
Start of law winter term You may be called for an interview (non-CEGEP candidates) |
| February | Admitted Candidates Information Day |
| March 1 | Admission application closes for CEGEP candidates |
| April 1 | Candidates admitted in the first round have until this date to accept our offer and pay deposit |
| April-May |
Second round of offers You may be called for an interview (CEGEP candidates) First round of offers to CEGEP candidates Start of Waitlist End of law academic year Most decisions will be made by mid to late May |
| May 1 | Admission application closes for Transfer candidates |
| July | Start of course registration for newly admitted candidates |
| August | In-person registration |