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[jfarre2]

I've noticed that in addition to the J.D. there is a one-year LL.L program which effectively grants one a civil law degree. Has anyone participated in this program and what exactly would be the advantages of having such a degree?

-j

[kf203]

jfarre2, on 12 August 2011 - 02:38 AM, said:

I've noticed that in addition to the J.D. there is a one-year LL.L program which effectively grants one a civil law degree. Has anyone participated in this program and what exactly would be the advantages of having such a degree?

-j

I have not participated in the program but a civil law degree would allow you to practice law in civil law jurisdictions such as Quebec. It may also be useful if you wish to practice internationally, as it is a prevalent system of law in most European jurisdictions.

Also, know that the LL.L. program is available in French only.

[remit]

kf203, on 12 August 2011 - 06:07 AM, said:

Also, know that the LL.L. program is available in French only.

It isn't - The National Program can be done either in English or French:

http://www.commonlaw...al-program.html

[kf203]

remit, on 12 August 2011 - 06:33 AM, said:

It isn't - The National Program can be done either in English or French:

http://www.commonlaw...al-program.html

I believe that bilingualism is required however.

"Common law graduates may choose to complete one additional year of study in civil law and obtain their LL.L. The fourth year program in civil law may be completed in English or in French. Students must however be able to read and understand French for this program."
http://www.commonlaw...al-program.html

Edited by kf203, 12 August 2011 - 07:13 AM.

[remit]

kf203, on 12 August 2011 - 07:09 AM, said:

I believe that bilingualism is required however.

"Common law graduates may choose to complete one additional year of study in civil law and obtain their LL.L. The fourth year program in civil law may be completed in English or in French. Students must however be able to read and understand French for this program."
http://www.commonlaw...al-program.html

I'm sure that's just the University trying to push it's bilingual agenda...plus it's geared towards people who want to work in the civil system, which is obviously dominated by French but I'm sure there are unilingual students that have done it.

[RMC 24409]

remit, on 12 August 2011 - 08:25 AM, said:

I'm sure that's just the University trying to push it's bilingual agenda...plus it's geared towards people who want to work in the civil system, which is obviously dominated by French but I'm sure there are unilingual students that have done it.

It's not. The program is offered in French only. Unless the OttawaU policy of writing all essays and exams in English applies to the whole program, you will not have an easy time. I'd strongly recommend you apply for the JD/LLL program if you are hoping to study the civil system.

http://www.droitcivi...mier-cycle.html

Edited by RMC 24409, 11 September 2011 - 10:15 PM.