Dr. Pierre Noreau

Professor

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Biography

Pierre Noreau is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal’s Centre de recherche en droit public (CRDP) since 1998, specializing in sociology of law, empirical research on judicial system evolution, non-contentious conflict resolution, and access to justice. His work also emphasizes political mobilization within legal frameworks and perspectives of ethno-cultural diversity and legal pluralism. He examines institutionalization processes and how law functions as a mechanism of social regulation and public action. Noreau has contributed to various research projects, focusing on family mediation, the conditions of access to justice, and the intersection of cultural communities with law. He developed theoretical frameworks around the law's capacity to facilitate change and address contemporary social issues. His extensive academic career is marked by significant contributions to legal scholarship, particularly in understanding the law's role in society, and he actively supervises doctoral and master's theses.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, Canada

Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, leading research in sociology of law.

Awards

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Member of the Royal Society of Canada

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Member Honorary

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Beccaria Prize

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Access to Justice Award

Courses

DRT-7001 – General Doctorate Seminar DRT7003H – Seminar on Legal Theories and Methods

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.