Master of Laws, Comparative Common Law Option

General eligibility conditions

To be eligible as a regular student, the candidate must meet the general eligibility conditions (section II) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Required diplomas and admission thresholds: Quebec

To meet the Université de Montréal average of 3.0 out of 4.3, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:

Accepted diploma: Baccalaureate, Bachelor; duration of 3 years, or other undergraduate degree deemed equivalent.

Minimum average:

• Bishop: 75%
• Concordia University: 3.0/4.3
• Higher Technology School: 3.0/4.3
• HEC Montreal: 3.0/4.3
• McGill University: 3.0/4.0
• Polytechnique Montréal: 2.75/4.0
• University of Sherbrooke: 3.0/4.3
• Laval University: 3.0/4.3
• Universities of Quebec: 3.2/4.3

Conditions specific to this program

To be eligible as a regular student for the master's degree in law, comparative common law option, the candidate must:

• meet the general eligibility conditions (section II) of the Educational Regulations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

For graduates of a foreign university:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent
• Have obtained an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 or the equivalent

For graduates of a Canadian university:

• Hold a JD from the University of Montreal.
• Have obtained, in the JD of the University of Montreal, an average of at least 3.0 out of 4.3.

An English test and/or interview may be required.

Subjects are taught in English so that concepts, notions and rules can be communicated in a rigorous manner, thus reflecting the applicable law and the vocabulary used in a professional environment.

The dean is not required to admit all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.