Dr. Hugo Lafrenière

Professor

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Biography

Hugo B. Lafrenière is a professor in the French Common Law Program at the University of Ottawa, specializing in property law, torts law, and legal philosophy. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University, along with a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Doctorate in Law (JSD) from the University of New York. Notably, he was awarded the John Bruce Moore Award for his excellence in legal philosophy at the University of New York. Prior to his current position, Hugo served as a Boulton Fellow at the McGill University Faculty of Law, where he taught property law. He also has experience teaching political and moral philosophy at Sciences Po in Paris. His academic work focuses on the intersection of private law and personal autonomy, advocating for the recognition of homelessness as an emergency situation in Canadian property law. Hugo has received various scholarships and fellowships to support his academic endeavors, including the Macdonald Travelling Scholarship and research fellowships from Fonds de recherche du Québec and the University of New York.

Research Interests

Experience

Boulton Fellow

— Present

McGill University Faculty of Law • Montreal, QC

Taught property law in common law and civil law.

Lecturer

— Present

Institut d’études politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) • Paris, France

Taught political and moral philosophy.

Awards

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John Bruce Moore Award

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Macdonald Travelling Scholarship

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