Apply to the Certificate in Law

  • Fall term application is open June 1 - August 1 for courses starting in September (Document deadline date: August 8)
  • Winter term application is open October 1 - December 1 for courses starting in January (Document deadline date: December 8)
  • Summer term application is open February 1 - April 1 for courses starting in May (Document deadline date: April 8) 

All applications are processed through the Queen’s Undergraduate Admissions Office and include a non-refundable $100 application fee, payable by VISA, Mastercard or pre-paid VISA. Credit/Debit is not accepted as a payment method. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a payment receipt and an email from Undergraduate Admissions outlining next steps within 3-5 business days. 

IMPORTANT: After you have accepted your offer, all correspondence related to the Certificate in Law will be sent to your Queen's email address, not the personal email used at the time of your application. NOTE: Once you accept your offer, a student account will be created and you will be assigned a student number and Net ID within 5-7 business days. You can access your Queen's email through Microsoft Outlook (https://office365.queensu.ca). If you experience issues, contact Queen's ITS for further guidance. 

Certificate in Law Categories

Students must be highly proficient in the English language, meeting minimum undergraduate degree language proficiency requirements;

Direct Admission

Pathway 1: Non-Queen’s Interest Law Students 

Non-Queen's Interest students are those who are not currently studying at Queen’s University including those who have completed, or are currently enrolled in an online program at Queen's. Applicants must be over 21 years of age in the calendar year of admission. This is not intended as a pathway to on-campus studies and students are unable to enroll in courses outside the Faculty of Law. 

Non-degree interest students may complete the Certificate in Law after completing two 700-level Law courses and upon meeting the Faculty of Law's academic progression policy (a minimum final grade of C+). You will then be eligible and provided an option to be matriculated into the Certificate in Law. 

  • If you have already accepted an offer for direct admission, you do not need to re-apply to take subsequent courses. 

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Pathway 2: Current Queen’s Students

Current students are those who are currently enrolled for on campus studies at Queen's University and have completed at least their first year of studies in a full-time undergraduate degree program in person (minimum of 18.0 units). Applicants who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.60 may apply for direct admission into the Certificate in Law. 

  • You can count no more than two 200-level Law courses (6.0 units) towards the Certificate in Law provided you have achieved a minimum final grade of C+ (2.3) in each course.

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Pathway 3: Enroll in Certificate in Law Courses (Current Queen’s Students) 

Current Queen’s students can take Certificate in Law courses as electives without admission to the program. Please note that no more than two 200-level Law courses can count towards your certificate requirements. You must have a minimum cumulative 2.60 GPA to qualify for acceptance into the program. 

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