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
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
You studied
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or province:
and have, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or country:
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Education
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.
Status
Students register full time.
Transfers and equivalencies
Some courses completed as part of a microprogram or a J.D. can be credited to the Master in Law, Comparative Common Law Option.
Note that the quantitative criteria indicated above does not replace a qualitative review of your application. These criteria are provided for information purposes only. Eligibility for a study program does not guarantee an offer of admission. Information on this page may change without notice.
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
Canadian non-Quebec resident
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$5,077.73
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.
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
International student
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$10,858.28
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. Find out more
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
Francophone student from France or Belgium
*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,022.23
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
Available financial assistance
Faculty financial aid, awards and scholarships:
A number of scholarships are offered to students enrolled in one of the Faculty’s program
Graduate and postgraduate scholarships:
Funding offered to students, all programs combined
Graduate scholarships:
Funding offered for master's programs with or without thesis
Exemption scholarship for international students:
Scholarship program for exemption from additional tuition fees for international students
Funding for Mobility:
Scholarships and mobility funding programs offered to students from the Université de Montréal who wish to study abroad
Future prospects
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.
Program structure
(2-328-1-2)
Version 01 (H19)
The Master’s degree involves 45 credits.
The Dean approves the curriculum prepared by the student and oversees the completing of it. Each year, the Faculty Council determines, under the program accredited by the Curriculum Committee, which graduate courses are offered and whether they are mandatory or options.
Studies in this program are governed by the educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. To be admitted as a regular student in Master of Laws in Comparative Common Law program, candidates must:
1. Admission requirements
Meet the general admission requirements of the “Règlement pédagogique de la Faculté des études supérieures et postdoctorales” (educational regulations of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).
Graduates of a foreign university:
Possess a Bachelor of laws degree or an equivalent degree
Have obtained an average of at least 3,0 on 4,3 or the equivalent.
Graduates of a canadian university:
Possess a J.D. of the Université de Montréal.
Have obtained, at J.D. of the Université de Montréal, an average of at least 3,0 on 4,3.
An english test and/or a personal interview may be required. The program held in English.
The subjects are taught in English so that the concepts, notions and rules can be thoroughly communicated, thereby reflecting the applicable law and the vocabulary used in professional settings.
The dean is not required to admit all candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Statuts Students register full time.
3. Transfer from the micro-program in U.S. common law or from the Université de Montréal’s J.D. to the LL.M. Some courses completed as part of a microprogram or a J.D. can be credited to the Master in Law, Comparative Common Law Option.
4. Program length 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.
5. Granting of degrees and certificates Successful completion of the program leads to the Master in Law, Comparative Common Law Option.