Dr. Stéphane Sérafin

Professor

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Biography

Stéphane Sérafin is a graduate of the Programme de droit canadien (PDC) at the University of Ottawa and holds a Master of Laws from the University of Toronto. He is also a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Barreau du Québec. Professor Sérafin’s research and teaching interests include legal theory, common law, civil law obligations, property law, corporate law, comparative legal traditions, and fundamental rights. He has published widely on doctrinal topics relating to contract law, tort law, and property law, focusing on the role of courts and legislatures in determining rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Prior to joining the Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa, he maintained a diverse legal practice in aboriginal law, land law, commercial law, and civil litigation, and served as a judicial law clerk at the Federal Court of Canada.

Research Interests

Courses

CML1508 Droit des biens CML1602 Les Contrats CML2702 Droit des sociétés CML2741 Philosophie du droit CML 2743 Droit commercial CML 4747 Droit des biens

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History