Doctoral Workshop — Research Methods for Studying Legal Controversies

Doctoral Workshop — Research Methods for Studying Legal Controversies

27 /
4 / 2026
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This workshop is intended for graduate students seeking to deepen their methodological approaches to researching legal and political dynamics. Sessions will introduce qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods applied to the study of judicial controversies. Participants will have the opportunity to present their projects and receive feedback from invited scholars. The workshop aims to foster methodological development adapted to the study of legal mobilization processes across national and transnational contexts.

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Antoine Bergeron

Student Member

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PhD CandidateDepartment of Political ScienceMcGill University

Description

Antoine Bergeron researches the international circulation of legal models and their adaptation within national public debates. His doctoral work examines how judicial practices become influential references across institutional contexts. He combines qualitative methods, documentary analysis, and digital tools to map controversies and better understand processes of norm diffusion. He also contributes to the Chair’s open science initiatives and supports the development of research visualization infrastructure.

Contributions

Doctoral Workshop — Research Methods for Studying Legal Controversies

Governing Through Litigation: Comparative Perspectives

Advocacy issues over time