Dr. Pierre Legrand

Professor

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Biography

Pierre Legrand is a distinguished professor of law at the University of Fribourg, specializing in comparative law. He has lectured at over sixty universities across twenty countries, garnering international recognition for his work in the field. His scholarship has been translated into seven languages, highlighting his global influence. In 2017, he contributed significantly to the American Journal of Comparative Law, which dedicated a special issue to his work, marking a milestone in his long-standing career as a comparatist. Legrand's research often intersects with the philosophy of Jacques Derrida, and he has published various articles, including 'Siting Foreign Law: Derrida Help' in the Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law. His collaborative works include 'Jacques Derrida Wrote Law' in the volume 'Administering Interpretation' and contributions to the 'Palgrave Macmillan' anthology on Derrida's legal philosophy. Recent publications include 'Negative Comparative Law: Strong Programme Weak Thought' and 'Comparative Law Task Negative Critique', underscoring his continued impact in the field of comparative law.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Fribourg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a related field Minimum 60-90 ECTS in the chosen discipline
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Language proficiency certificate
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply to English-taught Master programs across SES and Science faculties.