Business Law in a Global Context

This LL.M. program is uniquely tailored to international students seeking an edge into the competitive field of international business law.

The Faculty of Law is one of the most prestigious in Canada. With over 130 years of legal expertise, it has made a significant contribution to the evolution of law.

Faithful to its reputation of excellence, the Faculty can count on professors committed to their students, highly involved in research, and whose publications have influenced legal doctrine in Quebec, Canada and internationally. In fact, year after year, the Faculty ranks among the best worldwide for the dynamism and quality of its research.

The Faculty has a strong bijural tradition based on the legal traditions of Quebec. Hence, the curriculum naturally combines civil and common law, providing proficiency in both Western legal traditions.

Business law is one of our strengths. Since 1997, the Centre for the Law of Business and International Trade (CDACI) has been furthering the Faculty’s expertise in the field. As part of its mandate, the CDACI prepares future generations to resolve the challenges facing the business world.

The program requires the successful completion of 45 credits, allocated as follows:

• LAW 6450 – Western Legal Systems (3 cr.)
• LAW 6451 – Commercial Aspects of Common Law (2 cr.)
• LAW 6452 – Business Organization and Governance (3 cr.)
• LAW 6453 – Secured Transactions and Bankruptcy (3 cr.)
• LAW 6454 – Intellectual and Industrial Property (3 cr.)
• LAW 6455 – Electronic Commerce Law (2 cr.)
• LAW 6456 – Securities Regulation (2 cr.)
• LAW 6457 – International Economic Relations (2 cr.)
• LAW 6458 – International Contract Law (3 cr.)
• LAW 6459 – International Commercial Disputes (2 cr.)
• LAW 6460 – Legal Aspects of International Finance (2 cr.)
• LAW 6461 – International Tax Law for Business Lawyers (2 cr.)
• LAW 6462 – Globalization and Emerging Economies (3 cr.)
• LAW 6463 – International Economic Crimes (2 cr.)
• LAW 6464 – Integration Workshop (2 cr.)
• LAW 6466 – Legal Research and Drafting Seminar (3 cr.)
• LAW 6467 – Legal Practice in Canada (3 cr.)
• LAW 6468 – The Appeal (3 cr.)

Admission requirements

The Faculty seeks to bring together outstanding students from diverse legal traditions and life experiences. We select highly motivated candidates that possess strong inter-personal skills and who are eager to contribute to the study of business law. To be eligible for the Master in Business Law in a Global Context, applicants must: 

• Possess a law degree or an equivalent degree with high academic standing from an accredited university;
• Have a thorough knowledge of the English language. Students whose primary language is not English or who have not completed an undergraduate degree at a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing Sytem (IELTS), or an equivalent test, and should achieve a score judged satisfactory by the Dean of the Faculty of Law;
• Take part in a personal interview if it is judged necessary (the interview can replace the English language test);
• Meet the other admission requirements specified in the academic regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. 

Each year, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FESP) awards over $8 million in student financial support. The main FESP-managed scholarships include:

• Special additional tuition waiver for foreign students
• International students' scholarships
• Merit scholarships from the FESP (Master’s and Ph.D.)

Integrated funding

Graduate students in many departments and faculties are eligible for integrated funding, which consists of basic financial assistance that generally lasts for a program's normal duration. This funding comes from multiple sources, such as internal and external scholarships or a position as a teaching assistant, research assistant or lecturer.

Jobs

Graduate students can work as teaching assistants, research assistants or lecturers. Get more information from your department, school or research unit or from your professors. Many on-campus jobs are also reserved for students. For a list of job openings, consult UdeM's employment services centre. International students can visit the foreign students office for job opportunities and information on any required documents they may need in order to work in Quebec.