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Develop your knowledge of comparative law to be able to complete an in-depth reflection on a research topic in the field.
Overview
About this program
Specialize in comparative law
Become a specialist in international private law with extensive knowledge, not only of rules of conflict, but also of substantive law in other legal systems. This program also prepares you to meet the bar requirements of other Canadian provinces (by obtaining a certificate of professional qualification for students enrolled before the fall of 2012) and of the United States.
North American common law programs have been structured around training already acquired by Quebec jurists: civil law in private legal relationships, Anglo-Canadian common law in public legal relationships. The program’s objectives consider the globalization of trade, the economic integration of the Americas, and the specific legal needs arising from those events.
- Subjects taught in English
- Theoretical, critical, and pragmatic approach
- Lectures, seminars, and problem-based learning
- Preparation of directed study
- Leading-edge research in various areas of the law
- Culturally diverse environment
- Superior quality leadership
- Dynamic study association
- Legal clinic and new legal advice division
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 of 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
For contact information on the program director or student file management technician, or to find out more about the faculty or department hosting the program, please see the page in French.
- 45 credits
- Full-time
- Day course
- Directed study track
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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The maximum length is three full-time semesters and one semester in report writing or in correction (four semesters). The minimum length is three full-time semesters.
Students register full time.
Certain courses completed as part of the short graduate program in North American common law, Juris Doctor in North Amerian common law or DESS in Canadian law from Université de Montréal can be credited to the Master in Laws in Comparative Common Law (LL.M).
A number of UdeM students enrolled in this program have other studies under their belt.
Costs and financial aid
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$2,183.05 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,513.35
Other fees: $669.70
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 2025-2026 academic year.
Information updated: July 17, 2025 -
$5,393.20 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $4,723.50
Other fees: $669.70
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 2025-2026 academic year.
Information updated: July 17, 2025 -
$11,998.60 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $11,328.90
Other fees: $669.70
These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.
* Note that this amount may vary depending on the selected track (with or without dissertation or directed study).
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 2025-2026 academic year.
Information updated: July 17, 2025 -
$2,183.05 *
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
Tuition fees: $1,513.35
Other fees: $669.70
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 2025-2026 academic year.
Information updated: July 17, 2025 - Calculate tuition fees based on other situations
Available financial assistance
Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!
It has become increasingly important for Quebec jurists to be proficient in private law, common law concepts in light of North American trade and the deployment of legal professions in both Canada and globally.
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