Dr. Frédéric Mégret

Professor

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Biography

Frédéric Mégret is a Full Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law, holding the Hans & Tamar Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law. His academic career includes roles as a William Dawson Scholar and a Canada Research Chair in Law, Human Rights, and Legal Pluralism. Mégret has published extensively in leading law journals and has authored significant works on international legal theory. His research interests encompass international criminal justice, human rights law, and the interrelations between law, society, and ethics, particularly in relation to armed conflict and humanitarian issues. Mégret's scholarly contributions are recognized globally, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Copenhagen for his impact on international law. He is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and contributes to international legal discourse through various publications and collaborative works. He has also been engaged in administrative roles within McGill Law, guiding research and academic initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-director

— Present

Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism • McGill University

Leading initiatives focused on human rights and legal pluralism.

Full Professor

— Present

Faculty of Law • McGill University

Teaching and researching in the field of public international law.

William Dawson Scholar

— Present

McGill University • Montreal

Conducting research with a focus on human rights and legal pluralism.

Associate Dean Research

— Present

Faculty of Law • McGill University

Oversaw research initiatives and academic programs.

Associate Professor

— Present

Faculty of Law • McGill University

Taught various courses and conducted research in international law.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto

Engaged in teaching and research in law.

Research Associate

— Present

European University Institute • Florence

Contributed to research projects on European law.

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.