Law (LLB) at Laval: Admission Average
Université Laval · Quebec City, QC
What average do you need for Law (LLB) at Laval?
Law (LLB) at Université Laval typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #3 of 12 Laval programs by admission average.
One of Quebec's top law faculties, civil law focus.
How competitive is it?
Of the 3 universities we track that offer it, 2 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Law at other universities
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s-low 90s (CEGEP)
- Western University – LSAT-dependent
- University of Windsor – LSAT + GPA dependent
- York University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Victoria – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Thompson Rivers University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Alberta – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Calgary – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Dalhousie University – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Manitoba – LSAT + GPA dependent
- University of Saskatchewan – LSAT + GPA dependent
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- No specific U/M prerequisites — any undergrad major qualifies
- Strong writing and analytical foundations
First-year courses
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
These are typical for Law (JD) programs across Canada. About the Law (JD) degree
After a Law (JD) degree
Law (JD) usually takes 3 years (post-undergrad).
- Lawyer – $70,000 to $300,000+
- Crown Attorney / Prosecutor – $75,000 to $160,000
- Policy Analyst / Public Servant – $65,000 to $130,000
- Your undergrad major does not matter for law school admission - GPA and LSAT score are everything.
- The LSAT typically requires 3-6 months of intensive preparation - budget time and resources for this.
- Bay Street articling positions are extremely competitive - networking and grades from 1L matter enormously.
Applying to Laval
Université Laval, founded in 1852, is the oldest French-language university in North America. Located in Quebec City on a large, fully self-contained campus, Laval has a distinctly residential campus feel unusual for a major research university. It is strong across virtually all disciplines and is particularly well-regarded in forestry, agriculture, pharmacy, and the social sciences.
Université Laval is in Quebec City, QC, was founded in 1852 and has about 47,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1 (CEGEP); varies for university transfer.
- Laval's campus is one of North America's largest and most self-contained - essentially a small city.
- All instruction is in French - strong French proficiency is required.
- Quebec City is significantly more affordable than Montreal - a real quality-of-life advantage.
Other Laval programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s (CEGEP-based)
- Forestry & Wood Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Architecture – high 80s + portfolio
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 90s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business (FSA ULaval) – high 80s
- Nursing – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Education – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Sciences – mid-to-high 80s