Dr. Alain Roussy

Professor

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Biography

Alain Roussy is a professor in the French Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. He has held various leadership roles within the Faculty, including Vice-Dean of the French Common Law Program and interim Dean. Roussy has experience as the director of pratiquO, a French-language professional development center. Educated at the University of Ottawa, he began his career clerking at the Supreme Court and later practiced business law in major law firms. He joined the University of Ottawa as a professor in 2013 after completing his LL.M. in 2012. His research focuses primarily on professional responsibility and legal ethics. Roussy has received several fellowships and awards, including recognition for excellence in teaching and contributions to legal ethics in Ontario.

Research Interests

Legal Ethics Professional Responsibility

Courses

Introduction to Dispute Resolution (CML1506) Legal Skills and Abilities (CML1511) Legal Skills and Abilities (CML1611) Torts (CML1637) Bankruptcy and Insolvency (CML3712) Professional Responsibility (CML3776) Torts (CML4342) Dispute Resolution Internship (CML4500) Torts (CML4542) Professional Responsibility and Legal Practice Issues (CML4545)

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History