Jacques Boucher

Jacques Boucher is an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal. He holds a BA (1956), LL.L. (1959), and DES degrees in legal history and law. His career includes roles as Secretary of the Faculty of Law, Secretary General of the University, and Dean of the FES and FEP (two terms each). He is renowned for pioneering legal documentation systems like DATUM, SEDOJ, and SOQUIJ, transforming legal research accessibility.

• Education:
  • BA, 1956
  • LL.L., Université de Montréal, 1959
  • DES (History of Institutions), University of Paris, 1963
  • DES in Law, University of Paris

His research focuses on legal history and the digitization of legal texts. He led the development of DATUM, a groundbreaking legal documentation tool, and contributed to SEDOJ and SOQUIJ. His work bridges legal scholarship and technology, enhancing accessibility in legal research.

• Awards:
  • Killam Scholarship, Conseil des arts du Canada, 1969

Boucher’s administrative roles reflect his leadership in academia. He collaborated with legal experts and computer scientists to advance legal information systems, leaving a lasting legacy in legal education and administration.

He was instrumental in the evolution of legal documentation infrastructure, contributing to Quebec’s legal information society through SOQUIJ.