Intended for jurists educated outside of Canada in the traditions of common law, this program provides an in-depth exploration of the Canadian legal system and Quebec law.
Overview
About this program
Gain a solid understanding of Canadian and Quebec law
This specialized graduate program is offered exclusively in English and allows jurists educated on the traditions of common law to gain a solid understanding of the foundations of the legal system in Canada, as well as a general knowledge of Quebec law. Discover the unique features of Canadian law, such as public law, bijuralism, and First Nations legal systems.
Continue developing your skills in order to meet the requirements to be called to the Bar in a province or common law territory in Canada. After successfully completing this program, you will need to apply for a certificate of qualification issued by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s National Committee on Accreditation.
- Program designed for jurists educated outside of Canada
- Introduction to comparative law in Canada and in the Commonwealth
- Offered in English only
- Small-group teaching sessions
Advantages of studying law at UdeM
Legal studies with a human perspective
- Discover a vibrant academic and research environment that has had a major impact on the development of the law for over 100 years
- Benefit from a comprehensive, varied legal education that paves the way to a law practice and careers where legal knowledge is a major asset
- Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of a large faculty team at all academic levels
- Belong to the largest Faculty of Law in Quebec and Canada
- Benefit from access to a comprehensive library and computer lab
- Focus your priorities on challenges that will be faced by the future legal experts
Courses and specifics
- 30 credits
- Full-time
- Part time
- Day course
- Evening course
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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Pour être admissible à titre d'étudiant régulier au D.E.S.S. en droit canadien, le candidat doit :
- satisfaire aux conditions générales d'admissibilité (section XI) du Règlement pédagogique des études supérieures et postdoctorales
- être titulaire d'un diplôme de Juris Doctor ou de LL.B. en common law
- avoir obtenu, au 1er cycle, une moyenne d'au moins 2,7 sur 4,3 (ou l'équivalent) ou la moyenne exigée par l'université d'origine pour l'admission à un programme de 2e cycle, si celle-ci est plus élevée
- avoir étudié dans un programme de Juris Doctor ou de LLB en langue anglaise
- le candidat doit avoir une bonne connaissance de l’anglais écrit (capacité de lecture), puisque plusieurs lectures et documents de référence en droit canadien sont en anglais
Puisque le programme est offert en anglais, l’étudiant n’est pas tenu de démontrer qu’il possède une connaissance suffisante du français.
La scolarité minimale exigée est de deux trimestres à plein temps. La scolarité maximale est de douze trimestres à compter de la première inscription.
La première année, nous ne proposerons que le cheminement à temps plein.
Costs and financial aid
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$2,022.23 *
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,440.45
Other fees: $581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023 -
$5,077.73 *
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $4,495.95
Other fees: $581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023 -
$10,858.28 *
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $10,276.50
Other fees: $581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
Good news! You may be able to lower this amount!
As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023 -
$2,022.23 *
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,440.45
Other fees: $581.78
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year.
Information updated: May 19, 2023 - Calculate tuition fees based on other situations
Available financial assistance
Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!
There are excellent job opportunities in Canada’s legal professions. Keep in mind that courses taken in the DESS program are recognized in the comparative common law Master program.