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To be admitted to the Certificate Program in Translation:

1. Students must possess native or near-native command of the languages of study (emphasis will be placed on written skills);
2. Students must pass an Entrance Examination;
3. Students must hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC or equivalent);
4. Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students.

For more information, see School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > Admission Procedures: Continuing Studies Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.

To be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Legal Translation:

1. Applicants must pass the online Entrance Examination for the Graduate Diploma in Legal Translation
2. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or graduate degree, or its equivalent, in Translation, Law or a related discipline for which faculty approval rests with the School of Continuing Studies. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 OR a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0, in the last two years of full-time academic studies.*

   * 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
   • 688 Sherbrooke Street West, Room 1125
   • Montreal QC H3A 3R1 Canada
3. 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. For further details, you may contact their office at 514-864-9191 or visit them on the web at .

   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.