Choose a career that makes a real difference in people's lives.
This program prepares you concretely for the practice of notarial law in Quebec through an approach centered on practice and skills development.
From the very first term, you will experience rapid immersion into the profession: an observation internship, simulations, practical exercises, and case analyses inspired by real situations will place you at the heart of the profession.
You will also be able to complete optional internships to build progressive experience grounded in the realities of notarial practice.
By developing key skills such as autonomy, rigor, decision-making, communication and collaboration (along with responsible use of technology), you will be ready to enter a changing professional environment with confidence.
Notarial Law
LLM, Research paper or course option, concentration in Notarial Law
Why choose this program?
Choose a program grounded in reality.
This program stands out for its firmly practice-based approach and its close connection to the requirements of notarial practice.
You will be called upon to apply your legal knowledge in concrete contexts, allowing you to develop essential, transferable skills that are sought after in the profession.
Throughout your training, you will learn to think, decide, and act like a notary, while strengthening your ability to adapt to real-world situations.
The program also incorporates thoughtful and responsible use of technology, preparing you to move forward with confidence in a professional environment that is constantly evolving.
A program designed to help you progress with confidence and credibility from the outset.
Program options and structure
The master's program is available full-time, with the option of a reduced course load.
- Option 1: Required courses (48 credits) and Research Paper (6 credits)
- Option 2: Required courses (48 credits) and 6 credits chosen among optional law courses (DCL or DRC code) or optional internships (DCL code)
For detailed information on the program’s structure, term by term, please refer to the official program outline in the University of Ottawa catalogue.
Admission requirements
This master's program is far more than a diploma; it is a mandatory step for entering the notarial profession in Quebec.
Academic requirements
You must hold:
- an undergraduate degree in civil law from the University of Ottawa or a Quebec university, or
- a recognition of equivalent training granted by the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
Applicants holding a law degree from another Canadian university or from abroad must obtain official recognition of their training from the Chambre des notaires du Québec before submitting their application.
Academic performance
A minimum average of 70% (B) or its equivalent is required.
Application review
Depending on your profile, selection may also be based on a comprehensive review of the file, including:
- review of the curriculum vitae,
- letters of reference,
- an interview.
Visit the Admission requirement in the catalogue page for more information
Jana Farhat
Jana Farhat, Notary Public
Master’s (LL.M.) with Concentration in Notarial Law, Class of ’17
What you can do with this degree
A master's degree in notarial law opens several doors:
- Practicing as a notary
- Working in the public or parapublic sector
- Working in private industry or in a financial institution
- Teaching and research
In short, this master's program is the primary pathway to a concrete and human practice of the notarial profession, involving substantial client contact and a key role in important moments in people's lives.
Professional experience
Immerse yourself from the outset in the realities of the profession through our observation internship, which lets you experience your future career firsthand. You can also enrich your path with optional internships to build solid experience and gain confidence, step by step.
Testimonials
Maxime Fillion (2023)
"What I appreciated about the master's program was its human dimension: the groups are small, the professors are approachable, and you stay in touch with them even after your studies. The internships in notarial offices really prepare us for a profession where interpersonal skills matter just as much as legal knowledge."
Jonathan Lavalle (2023)
"The University of Ottawa's notarial master's program gave me the flexibility needed to succeed in a stimulating environment. This program challenges its students through real-world scenarios and prepares you as well as possible for the realities of working in the notarial profession. The project-based learning approach makes it an immersive experience that fosters critical thinking and practical skills."
Contact us
Our office
57 Louis-Pasteur st.,
room 301
Ottawa, On K1N 6N5
Tel.: 613-562-5774
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Program coordinator
Natacha Bouffard
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