LAWG 518 - LAW - Fall 2026
About The Position
This course consists of a practical and comparative approach to class actions. Although mainly focused on Québec, we will also look at the class action regimes of the common law provinces, the United States, and other jurisdictions. Particular attention will be paid to class action practice from the perspectives of both plaintiff and defence counsel, notably with regard to how a class action is brought, analysed, and pleaded. Students will be expected to participate actively by expressing their views, drafting pleadings and, at the end of the term, helping to argue an application for authorization of a class action. Experts in the field will also be invited to comment on key issues.
Requirements
- A first degree in law
- Several years of significant practice or professional experience in the relevant area
- Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting
Responsibilities
- Participate actively by expressing views
- Draft pleadings
- Help argue an application for authorization of a class action
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
