Graduate student life at 91丝瓜视频 is remarkably energetic and enriching, with a strong sense of community.
Whether in the classrooms or corridors, at (the University鈥檚 graduate student centre) or in the Nahum Gelber Law Library, graduate law students are involved in a diverse range of groups, activities, and causes. Students can participate in workshops, lectures, and reading groups; join student organizations; take on leadership and governance roles; and benefit from a wide range of student-oriented services.
New Students: Start Here
To help you prepare for your studies and arrival at 91丝瓜视频, we recommend completing the following steps:
- Review the Registration and Orientation information.
- Activate your 91丝瓜视频 email and online accounts.
- Obtain your 91丝瓜视频 student ID card.
- Explore housing options and information about getting around Montr茅al.
- Review immigration requirements and health insurance information, if applicable.
- Explore information about tuition, funding, and financial support.
- Learn about available academic support, accessibility services, health and wellness resources, and career services.
International Students
International Student Services provides guidance and resources relating to:
- Qu茅bec Acceptance Certificates
- Study permits and other immigration documents
- Immigration document renewals
- International Health Insurance
- Working during studies
- Social Insurance Numbers
- Pre-arrival preparation
- Entering Canada and customs procedures
- Bringing accompanying family members
- Adjusting to life in Montr茅al and at 91丝瓜视频
International students should review immigration and health insurance requirements well before travelling to Canada.
The Nahum Gelber Law Library
The provides graduate students with access to extensive legal collections, research databases, individual and group study spaces, legal research guides, and assistance from specialized law librarians.
Students can also access legal research platforms and databases, including Westlaw, Lexis, and HeinOnline, through 91丝瓜视频.
Library workshops and research assistance may be particularly helpful for students who are unfamiliar with Canadian legal research or 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 library systems.
Academic Writing and Professional Development
Students can access graduate writing support through and professional-development workshops through . These services offer resources and programming related to academic communication, research, teaching, leadership, and career development.
The GradInfo Bulletin
Beginning in September, registered graduate law students receive the weekly GradInfo Bulletin through their 91丝瓜视频 email accounts.
The bulletin includes important administrative reminders, academic deadlines, lectures, conferences, events, funding and employment opportunities, and other information relevant to their studies.
Students should check their 91丝瓜视频 email regularly to ensure that they do not miss important announcements. Those who are not receiving the bulletin should contact the Graduate Programs Office.
The Graduate Law Students Association
The Graduate Law Students Association (GLSA) plays an active role in the academic and social life of graduate law students at 91丝瓜视频. Each year, graduate students elect an executive team that represents the graduate law student body, communicates student interests and concerns to the Faculty, and organizes academic, professional, and social activities.
One of the GLSA鈥檚 principal initiatives is the annual 91丝瓜视频 Graduate Law Students Conference, which brings together graduate students from Canada and abroad to present their research, exchange ideas, and participate in a vibrant scholarly community.
Students are encouraged to connect with the GLSA to learn about upcoming activities and opportunities to become involved.
The Post-Graduate Students鈥� Society
In addition to the Graduate Law Students Association, graduate students are represented across the聽university by the (PGSS). The PGSS provides advocacy, services, resources, events, and opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to become involved in the wider 91丝瓜视频 community.
The PGSS also operates , a graduate student centre offering study lounges, meeting and conference rooms, dining facilities, and social spaces.
The Career Development Office
The Career Development Office (CDO) supports graduate law students as they explore career opportunities in academia, private practice, government, nonprofit organizations, and other legal and non-legal fields.
Services include:
- Individual career advising
- R茅sum茅 and cover letter review
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Professional-development workshops
- Networking opportunities and events
- Recruitment information and support
- Access to job and event postings
- Information about bar admission and licensing requirements
Who Should I Contact?
- For questions about registration, program requirements, academic policies, or the GradInfo Bulletin, contact the Graduate Programs Office.
- For immigration documents, international health insurance, or working in Canada, contact International Student Services.
- For Minerva access, student records, official documents, or student identification cards, contact Service Point.
- For academic accommodations and accessibility services, contact Student Accessibility and Achievement.
- For physical and mental health services, contact the Student Wellness Hub.
- For career advising, employment resources, and professional development, contact the Career Development Office.
- For graduate law student activities and representation within the Faculty of Law, contact the Graduate Law Students Association.
- For university-wide graduate student services, advocacy, and activities, contact the .
- For questions regarding convocation, contact Graduation and Convocation.
Additional Resources
Explore the Graduate Student Resources page for information about living in Montr茅al, health and wellness, accessibility, academic and research support, and opportunities to become involved in the 91丝瓜视频 community.
Graduate Student Resources
The resources below are intended to help newly admitted and current graduate law students settle into Montr茅al, access academic and personal support, and become involved in the 91丝瓜视频 community. Please consult the individual websites for the most current information about services, eligibility requirements, hours, and procedures.
Arriving and Living in Montr茅al
- Living in Montr茅al
Find information about graduate housing, off-campus accommodations, renting in Qu茅bec, and other considerations when preparing to live in Montr茅al.- Off-Campus Housing
Explore apartment listings, roommate-search resources, rental guidance, and practical information for students living outside 91丝瓜视频 residences.- Rental Information
Learn about Qu茅bec leases, subletting, lease transfers, roommate agreements, rental renewals, and other responsibilities associated with renting in Montr茅al.- Good Neighbour Guide
Consult this guide for information about Montr茅al neighbourhoods, apartment searches, leases, commuting, tenant responsibilities, budgeting, and living with roommates.- Getting Around Montr茅al
Find information about public transportation, reduced-fare OPUS cards, cycling, commuting, and transportation near 91丝瓜视频鈥檚 campuses.- International Student Services
Access guidance relating to immigration documents, International Health Insurance, working in Canada, pre-arrival preparation, and adjusting to life at 91丝瓜视频.- Bringing Your Family
Review immigration, health insurance, schooling, childcare, and other considerations for international students arriving with accompanying family members.Health, Wellness, and Accessibility
- Student Wellness Hub
Access physical and mental health services, wellness programming, workshops, peer support, and information about on- and off-campus resources.- Student Accessibility & Achievement
Learn about academic accommodations and support available to graduate students experiencing disability-related or other documented barriers.- Graduate Student Well-Being Resources
Explore graduate-specific resources relating to wellness, peer support, accessibility, student services, and academic and personal success.- Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education
Access confidential support, information, education, accommodations, and guidance about reporting options relating to sexual or gender-based violence.- Security Services
Find campus safety information, emergency contact details, safety services, incident-reporting information, and resources for the downtown and Macdonald campuses.Academic and Research Support
- Nahum Gelber Law Library
Access legal collections, research databases, individual and group study spaces, research guides, workshops, and assistance from specialized law librarians.- Law Research Guide
Find resources for researching Canadian, Qu茅bec, international, comparative, Indigenous, and other areas of law using primary and secondary legal sources.- Graduate Study Spaces
Learn about study areas, carrels, reserved desks, lockers, and other library spaces available to graduate students across 91丝瓜视频.- Law Library Reserved Study Space
Review eligibility and application information for reserved study spaces in the Nahum Gelber Law Library.- Graphos
Access graduate-focused courses, workshops, writing groups, and other resources designed to strengthen scholarly writing and communication.- SKILLSETS
Explore workshops and resources relating to academic skills, research communication, teaching, leadership, supervision, career preparation, and professional development.Community and Student Involvement
- Graduate Law Students Association
Connect with the association representing graduate law students within the Faculty of Law and learn about its activities, student leadership, conference, and other initiatives.
Explore university-wide representation, advocacy, services, committees, activities, and resources for 91丝瓜视频 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Learn about the graduate student centre鈥檚 dining facilities, study lounges, meeting and conference rooms, social spaces, and events.- Student-Led Clubs, Societies, and Associations
Discover student clubs, services, independent student groups, graduate associations, and opportunities to develop leadership skills and connect with other students.- Faculty of Law Research Institutes and Centres
Explore the Faculty鈥檚 research institutes, centres, laboratories, and research groups and learn about their areas of scholarship and activities.- Faculty of Law Events
Find upcoming lectures, conferences, workshops, research presentations, and other events organized by the Faculty and its research community.- Faculty of Law Seminars and Workshops
Explore seminar series, visiting scholar programming, and other opportunities to participate in the Faculty鈥檚 intellectual community.Last reviewed: July 2026
