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Hiring Unit: Faculty of Law
Course Number: LAWG 100D2
Course Title: Contractual Obligations

Course Credits: 3
1 Instructor
Term: Winter 2026
Course Schedule: Tues/Thurs 1435-1555 (Student Affairs Office will contact you if there is a change to the date/time)
Location: Chancellor Day Hall
The law of Contractual Obligations is concerned with legal relations and effects that emerge in the context of human interaction: those that are created or recognized by the parties themselves and that, at least traditionally, are seen as being voluntarily undertaken, rather than being imposed by the State and its institutions. The aim of this course is to examine the theories, standards, principles, and norms governing these contractual relations in both the common law and civil law traditions. The concepts that will be covered include theories of contracts, contracts across traditions, the formation and enforceability of contracts (what constitutes an "agreement" and what kinds of agreements will the law enforce), consideration, interpretation of contracts, modification, the obligation of good faith, defects of consent, breach and remedies.
TQR: At a minimum, a first degree in law. Several years of significant practice or professional experience, in the relevant area; Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.
The University may, at its discretion, assign the person of choice to give this Course/Teaching.Please note that this course will be allocated to a member using an exemption as per article 15.03.03 of the MCLIU collective agreement.

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Hiring Unit:
Faculty of Law
Course Title:
Contractual Obligations
Subject Code:
LAWG 100D2 001
Location:
Chancellor Day Hall
Schedule:
Tuesday/Thursday 1435-1555
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-15McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.