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:
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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.
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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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Canadian non-Quebec resident
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$5,264.89
Tuition fees:
$4,630.80
Other fees:
$634.09
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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
International student
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$11,527.24
Tuition fees:
$10,893.15
Other fees:
$634.09
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
* 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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
Francophone student from France or Belgium
Total for a full-time session of 15 credits
$2,117.74
Tuition fees:
$1,483.65
Other fees:
$634.09
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 2024-2025 academic year. Information updated: June 5, 2024
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.
LEGEND CR :
credit
Segment 70
Master’s credits are divided as follows: 39 mandatory credits, 9 of which are allocated to directed study and 6 of which are option credits.
Block 70A - Methodology
Mandatory - 9 credits
Course
Title
CR
DRT 6466
Legal research and drafting seminar
3
DRT 6562
Epistemology and methodology of the common law
3
Course
Title
CR
DRT 6563
Civil and common law systems
1
DRT 6565
Foundations of the common law
2
Block 70B - Basic elements
Mandatory - 21 credits
Course
Title
CR
DRT 6566
Contracts
3
DRT 6567
Torts
3
DRT 6568
Real Property
3
DRT 6569
Civil procedure
3
Course
Title
CR
DRT 6572
Remedies
3
DRT 6573
Trusts-Estates
3
DRT 6585
Comparative constitutional law
3
Block 70C – Common law specialization
Optional – Minimum 3 credits - Maximum 6 credits
Many optional courses as IP, comparative administrative law, commercial law, international contracts and criminal law.
Course
Title
CR
Block 70F – Research paper
Mandatory - 9 credits
Course
Title
CR
DRT 6465
Research paper
9
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