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Interview — Rethinking the Social Uses of Law

In this interview, members of the Chair discuss recent transformations in the social uses of law and the methodological challenges involved in studying them. Topics include the rise of collective legal action, the growing use of legal strategies within social movements, and the challenges of comparative analysis across national contexts. This conversation aims to make contemporary debates more accessible while presenting the current research directions developed within the Chair.

Interview — Rethinking the Social Uses of Law

In this interview, members of the Chair discuss recent transformations in the social uses of law and the methodological challenges involved in studying them. Topics include the rise of collective legal action, the growing use of legal strategies within social movements, and the challenges of comparative analysis across national contexts. This conversation aims to make contemporary debates more accessible while presenting the current research directions developed within the Chair.
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5 / 2026

Field Notes — Observing the Legal Life of Controversies

This field note reflects on empirical work conducted as part of research on public and judicial controversies. It presents different tools used to document interactions among institutional actors, social organizations, and legal mechanisms. By sharing methodological observations, the text highlights challenges related to data collection, archival interpretation, and the analysis of trajectories of legal mobilization.

Field Notes — Observing the Legal Life of Controversies

This field note reflects on empirical work conducted as part of research on public and judicial controversies. It presents different tools used to document interactions among institutional actors, social organizations, and legal mechanisms. By sharing methodological observations, the text highlights challenges related to data collection, archival interpretation, and the analysis of trajectories of legal mobilization.
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5 / 2026
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Julie Mercier

Chair Coordinator

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Scientific CoordinatorCanada Research ChairUniversité de Montréal

Description

Julie Mercier coordinates scientific projects, institutional partnerships, and knowledge mobilization activities for the Chair. She supports research teams in project planning, funding applications, and dissemination strategies. Her work aims to build sustainable connections between academic institutions, public organizations, and external collaborators. She also oversees scientific events and contributes to developing collaborative structures that strengthen interdisciplinary research environments.

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Canada Research Chair
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Université du Québec à Montréal,
Department of Political Science
Room R-3670
315 Sainte-Catherine St E
Montreal, QC H2L 2C5
Elizabeth Chrun — Chairholder
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