Écoles d’été à Montréal
North American Law Study Program
- Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal
- From Wednesday, July 2nd to Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Are you a law student eager to explore North American law in a dynamic, multicultural setting? The Faculty of Law is excited to invite students from around the globe to join the 13th edition of its Summer School.
Over two weeks, you’ll dive into key aspects of the Canadian judicial system, guided by leading scholars and experts. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to visit major legal and political institutions across Quebec and Canada.
Your journey begins in Montreal, where you’ll experience the festive atmosphere of Canada Day celebrations on July 1st. From July 2nd to July 15th, you’ll engage in ten days of intensive academic learning. Evenings and weekends will be free, giving you plenty of time to explore the vibrant, culturally diverse city of Montreal and its stunning surroundings!
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Program
Program includes 33 hours of course*
- Introduction to Canadian Legal System
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Canadian Constitutional Law 2 – Human Rights
- Canadian Criminal Law
- Canadian Administrative Law
- North American Trade Law
- Introduction to U.S. Law
- Canadian Business Law
- Sustainable Development in Canada
- Law and Economics
- Quebec Civil Law and Canadian Bijuralism
Outings included
- Montreal Court House
- Court of Appeal of Quebec
- Day trip to Ottawa: visit of the Senate and Supreme Court
Consult the preliminary program
*Some sessions may be subject to change
Academic requirements
Student must have completed at least one-year of studies in a law program outside of Canada.
A transcript showing registration in a law program will be required.
Language requirements
As English is the language of instruction, students who are not currently attending an English-language institution are expected to demonstrate that they have a sufficient knowledge of English prior to the program. This can be done by providing a transcript demonstrating previous courses followed in English, a language certificate from the home university, or results of an internationally recognized test.
- Certificate demonstrating level B2 of the Common European Framework (CEFR)
- IELTS: minimum score of 6.5 in all categories
- TOEFL: 90 overall
Evaluation
There will be 2 exams, in the form of quizzes. The grading scale used is Pass/Fail. Participants will receive a certificate during the closing ceremony.
Registration fee
Fees: $1300 CAD
- Fees include
- Tuition
- Outings
- Wireless internet on campus
- Welcome breakfast
- Lunches on campus (8)
- Closing ceremony and farewell cocktail reception
Housing
Accommodation is not included; however, we have secured special rates at two nearby establishments from July 1st to 16th, 2025. Alternatively, you are welcome to choose any other accommodation that suits your preferences and budget.
Budget option : Université de Montréal residences
- 15-minute walk from the classrooms
- Quiet, secluded location near the Mount Royal
- Shared common space, bathroom and kitchen (cutlery and ustensils not provided
- Solo rooms: $54 CAD per night (plus taxes)
- No air conditioning, but fans are provided
- Special rates available for other room types
- Limited availability
Comfort option : Hôtel Terrasse-Royale
- Just a 5-minute walk from the classrooms
- Located in the vibrant Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants, shops and grocery stores
- Superior suite (2 beds, 1 sofa-bed, full kitchen with cooktop, fridge, microwave, toaster, cutlery, utensils, etc., and air conditioning):
- Double occupancy: $179 CAD per night (plus taxes)
- Triple or quadruple occupancy: $199 CAD per night (plus taxes)
- Superior suite (1 bed, 1 sofa-bed, full kitchen with cooktop, fridge, microwave, toaster, cutlery, utensils, etc., and air conditioning):
- Double occupancy: $159 CAD per night (plus taxes)
- Triple occupancy: $179 CAD per night (plus taxes)
Rooms are available on a first come first serve basis and must be booked individually by each student. We will provide you with the code to benefit from the advantageous rate upon reception of the payment of the deposit.
Registration
Application deadline: Friday, April 18th, 2025
Payment deadline: Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Should you need a visa to come to Canada, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible in order to fulfill all the administrative requirements.
Visa
Depending on your country of citizenship, you will either need a visa to enter Canada or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). To find out which document is required, consult the Canadian government webpage.
For questions regarding immigration procedures, you can get in touch with the immigration team by ZOOM or write to immigration@umontreal.ca.
