Employment Opportunity: Dean, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

Lakehead University is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the next Dean, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. 

Lakehead University

Celebrated as one of Canada's leading academic institutions, Lakehead University offers more than 85 academic programs that are grouped within 9 Faculties from a comprehensive selection of academic areas of study. Lakehead is an innovative comprehensive university that provides an education that is about how to think, not what to think. Closely tied to that enterprising spirit is a deep connection to place. Lakehead is committed to making a difference in the communities it serves, developing a broader understanding of societal issues, and inspiring action for thoughtful, positive change. Lakehead University is also committed to the success of our Indigenous learners and to its relationships with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around its two campuses.

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law is proud to serve Northern Ontario as an innovative regional law school. As a law school community, the Faculty is committed to making a difference, providing access to justice, and leading the way for northern communities. The Faculty implemented mandatory courses in Aboriginal and Indigenous laws before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called all legal educators to action. They continue to grow their offerings in these areas through leadership and close collaborations with local First Nations communities and Indigenous organizations. The Faculty embraces three mandates in their curriculum: Aboriginal and Indigenous Law, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, and Sole/Small Town Practice. Their Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a three year, second-entry, undergraduate program of study. The theory of the law is integrated into the practice of law with the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC). The core law subjects essential to a quality law program remain, but they are tied to necessary practice skills. Law professors and practitioners create hands-on, realistic learning opportunities and exercises for students. Graduates of the law school are ready to be called to the bar and practice on graduation as the Faculty’s IPC combines the rigorous study of law with skills training in all three years of study.

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