Overview

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.

The Comparative Common Law LL.M. at the University of Montreal helps you discover a vibrant academic and research environment that has had a major impact on the development of the law for over 100 years

Strengths

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.

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Research and Drafting Seminar
Epistemology and Methodology of the Common Law
Civil and Common Law Systems
Foundations of the Common Law
Contracts
Torts
Real Property
Civil Procedure
Remedies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montréal, Canada

Disciplines

International Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 11 other Masters in International Law in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21786 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10893 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

9260 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4630 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Permanent Quebec resident: 1,483

Francophone students from France or Belgium: $1,483.65

Living costs for Montréal

1074 - 1759 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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