Dr. Kristine Plouffe Malette

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristine Plouffe-Malette is the Director of the International and Applied International Politics Master's program at the University of Sherbrooke, where she has been a professor since 2022. Her research interests lie primarily in human rights, human trafficking, and modern slavery, as well as public morality, rights of asylum, and international human rights law. She holds an extensive academic background with degrees from renowned institutions such as McGill University and Université Laval. Since 2018, she has been an associate professor at Université du Québec à Montréal and has taught at various prestigious institutions. Plouffe-Malette has also participated in significant legal and academic advancements including her role with the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Her contributions to academia are recognized through numerous awards, including the best doctoral thesis in comparative law from the Quebec Comparative Law Association and multiple scholarships for her work in law and human rights. Plouffe-Malette is actively involved in various research centers and has served as an editor for the Quebec Journal of International Law. Her outreach includes delivering presentations on contemporary legal challenges related to human trafficking and the intersections of migration and international law, demonstrating her commitment to improving the protection of vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of the Master's in International Law and Applied International Politics (DIPIA)

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University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Professor

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University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Commissioner

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Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Associate Professor

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Université du Québec à Montréal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Course Lecturer

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École Nationale d'Administration Publique • Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Course Lecturer

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Université de Montréal • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Clerk

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Quebec Court of Appeal • Montreal, Canada

Project Manager

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Council of Europe • Strasbourg, Grand Est, France

Awards

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Best Doctoral Thesis in Comparative Law

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Chenier-Picard Fund - Excellence Scholarship for Doctoral Thesis

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Michel-Robert Award - Best Doctoral Thesis in Constitutional Law or Human Rights

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Honor Roll of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Université Laval - Doctorate in Law

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Best Doctoral Thesis Award 2017-2018 - Humanities and Social Sciences Sector

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Institutional Recognition of Quality in University Teaching

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Honor Roll of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Université Laval - Master of Law

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Award for Contribution to Faculty Life

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.