Dr. Julie Desrosiers

Professor

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Biography

Julie Desrosiers is a full professor at the Faculty of Law at Laval University and a regular researcher at the RAIV interdisciplinary center. She specializes in criminal law and fundamental rights, with major research themes in sexual violence and penology. Her doctorate dissertation inspired a modification of Article 10 of the Youth Protection Act, contributing to better regulation of isolation and disciplinary measures in youth rehabilitation centers. Her published works significantly impact the development of law and legal institutions in Quebec, including her monograph "Sexual Assault in Canadian Law," which received recognition for its contribution to doctrine. Desrosiers is a renowned figure in the field of criminal law, often cited by courts, including in landmark decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada. Her work addresses community sentences and alternative measures in criminal law within a perspective of decarceration. Desrosiers has also produced educational materials, including a video clarifying the elements constitutive of sexual assault, aimed at judges.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Graduate Programs

2025-01-01 — Present

Laval University • Québec

Overseeing graduate programs and ensuring academic excellence.

Full Professor

— Present

Laval University • Québec

Teaching and conducting research in criminal law and fundamental rights.

Awards

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Best Legal Work Award

2011-12-15

Courses

DRT-2203 Control, Gender and Sexuality DRT-2502 Offences Against Persons DRT-2504 Sentencing and Penology DRT-1007 General Criminal Law DRT-6015 Family and Domestic Violence DRT-6090 Fundamental and Collective Rights - Criminal Law DRT-7056 Criminal Justice II

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.