Program Requirements
Availability of this program is subject to relevant courses being offered in a given year.
The 46-credit LL.M. program, thesis option, in European Studies is a research-intensive graduate program focused on developing research interests into a thesis project under the supervision of a faculty member. Graduate-level courses on theoretical and methodological approaches to legal writing complement the research work and thesis completion process, and courses in specific areas of knowledge related to the candidate's research interests complete the program's credit requirements.
This option is a cross-disciplinary program open to students whose work is focused on Europe, in particular on issues relating to European integration, broadly understood. Students will take an interdisciplinary seminar and three courses on European themes and issues as part of their LL.M. thesis program. The thesis must be on a topic relating to European Studies, approved by the European Studies Option Coordinating Committee. Knowledge of French, while not a strict prerequisite, is an important asset for admission and will be encouraged as part of the program, as well as knowledge of a third European language.
Candidates must remain in residence for three terms. The third term, usually devoted to thesis research, may be taken the Summer of the first year. If the thesis is not completed in this time, students must register for additional sessions as needed. All degree requirements must be completed within a maximum of three years of the date of first registration.
Thesis Courses (30 credits)
The Master's Thesis programs consist of a coursework component and a thesis of approximately 100 pages.
As part of the course Master's Thesis 1, a thesis candidate must provide a protocol to his or her supervisor setting out details as to the thesis topic, the deadlines for the completion of the various thesis courses and the schedule of meetings with the thesis supervisor. Modifications to the protocol must be made in writing and submitted to the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies).
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CMPL 612 Master's Thesis 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Preparation of thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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CMPL 613 Master's Thesis 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Preparation of literature review.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: Jakhu, Ram S (Winter)
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CMPL 614 Master's Thesis 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Thesis Seminar. A seminar bearing on thesis research in progress.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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CMPL 615 Master's Thesis 4 (6 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Thesis research report.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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CMPL 616 Master's Thesis 5 (12 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Completion of thesis.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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CMPL 617 Master's Thesis 6 (3 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Thesis research report.
Terms: Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2016
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Required Courses (7 credits)
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CMPL 610 Legal Research Methodology (4 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : A programme of instruction in legal research methodology, including electronic legal research and the formulation of research plans.
Terms: Winter 2016, Fall 2015
Instructors: Kong, Hoi Leun; Conrad, Geoffrey; Dehaibi, Laura (Fall) Kong, Hoi Leun; Conrad, Geoffrey; Dehaibi, Laura (Winter)
Restriction: Open only to graduate law students registered in a non-thesis Master's program or permission of instructor.
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LAWG 659 Interdisciplinary Seminar in European Studies (3 credits)
Overview
Law General : Interdisciplinary seminar on a theme relevant to the study of Europe.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Restriction: Only open to students in European Studies Option.
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
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CMPL 536 European Union Law 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : The Treaty of Rome establishing the European Community and current efforts to create a homogenous structure for commerce and competition in Europe.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: De Mestral, Armand (Fall)
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CMPL 537 European Union Law 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : The provisions of the Treaty of Rome dealing with the regulation of domestic and international commerce by the Community authorities, with particular emphasis on articles 85 and 86.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2015-2016 academic year.
One or both of these courses may be replaced with another course at the 500 level or above on European Studies offered by the Faculty of Law or the Faculty of Arts with the approval of the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies).
One of:
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CMPL 600 Legal Traditions (4 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Examination of the concept of a legal tradition, including elements of particular legal traditions, their philosophical foundations, their implementation through institutions, and their influence on one another.
Terms: Winter 2016
Instructors: Howes, John David (Winter)
Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Institute of Comparative Law. Other students by permission only.
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CMPL 641 Theoretical Approaches to Law (4 credits)
Overview
Comparative Law : Introduction to a variety of theoretical approaches to legal scholarship.
Terms: Fall 2015
Instructors: Antaki, Mark; Anker, Kirsten (Fall)