Dr. Pierre Lafond

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pierre-Claude Lafond is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Law. He has made significant contributions in the fields of consumer law and access to justice, focusing on the vulnerability of parties and the development of legal standards. Lafond has served as a professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal from 1988 to 2009 and has been engaged in legal practice since being admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 1979. His research expertise includes alternative methods of conflict resolution and class actions, promoting integrative and participatory approaches to justice. Lafond’s articles often address procedural frameworks that facilitate compensation in cases of imbalance between parties. He has actively participated in various research affiliations and has supervised several graduate theses in law. His awards include the 2013 Mérite du Barreau du Québec and the 2015 Prix de l'Office de la protection du consommateur.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching law and conducting research in consumer law and access to justice.

Professor

1988-01-01 — 2009-01-01

UQÀM • Montreal, QC, Canada

Instructed law courses and guided research activities.

Awards

#2013

Mérite du Barreau du Québec

2013-01-01
#2015

Prix de l'Office de la protection du consommateur

2015-01-01

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.