Graduate Certificate in Legal Translation

The program is designed to enable you to:

• Translate, revise and co-write bilingual legal documents (English to French and French to English)
• Apply the methodology of legal translation in multiple professional settings
• Become an informed user of computer-assisted translation tools
• Set yourself apart as an expert in legal translation and communication

The Graduate Certificate in Legal Translation is a 15-credit, graduate-level program designed to equip students and working professionals in the legal and business communities with specialized training to enrich their current portfolio or to prepare for work in both the public and private sectors in the areas of legal translation (English to French and French To English) and revision, (co)writing, and/or consultancy in legal aspects of language in multiple professional settings.

Courses focus on principles and practices encountered in jurilinguistics using the most up-to-date techniques and tools. All the courses are offered on site.

The program may be completed within three academic semesters (Fall/Winter/Summer), or in a maximum of two years.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an approved university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 over 4.0.* In addition, applicants must pass a written entrance examination in either French or English.

* If your CGPA is lower than the above requirement, please submit the following for consideration with your application and official transcript.

a) Letter of Intent: A letter, one to two pages in length, single-spaced, written in English or French, which addresses the following:

• basis for interest in the program;
• your knowledge that would be pertinent to the program;
• your interest in the field of study and the reasons for applying to our program;
• plans for integrating the training into your current or future career;
• a description of your professional experience and its relevance, if applicable, to the program;
• awards received or other contributions;
• any additional information relevant to your application.

b) Curriculum Vitae
c) Two Letters of Reference: At least one should be from a current or former employer.
Supporting documents should be delivered to:
Client Services Office – Admissions & Convocation - School of Continuing Studies
680 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 1125  |  Montreal QC H3A 3R1 Canada

If you have studied outside of Canada, you are strongly advised to request an evaluation of your degree called Évaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec, from the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion.  If you have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university outside of Canada and are applying to this program for which a minimum CGPA is required, please visit www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/apply/equivalency for information about international degree equivalencies.