Professor Dr. Christopher Sherrin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Sherrin joined the faculty of Western Law in 2006. His primary areas of interest include criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, with a particular focus on the study of wrongful convictions and the reliability of the criminal justice process. Prior to his academic career, he practiced as defense counsel in a Toronto law firm and served as a part-time Assistant Crown Attorney. He has contributed as a consultant researcher for various commissions of inquiry and has directed the Innocence Project at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. Additionally, he has served as a member of the local Legal Aid Ontario Area Committee and has acted as an editor for the Annotated Youth Criminal Justice Act. He is actively involved in judicial continuing legal education and was appointed Associate Dean (Academic) in June 2017. His publications reflect his interests, including ”Police Investigative Technique Privilege” and various analyses of significant criminal law cases and Charter issues.

Research Interests

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Evidence Wrongful Convictions Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Experience

Associate Dean (Academic)

2017-06-01 — Present

Western Law • London, Ontario, Canada

Appointed to oversee academic affairs and ensure the quality of legal education.

Faculty Member

2006-01-01 — Present

Western Law • London, Ontario, Canada

Involved in teaching legal courses and conducting research in criminal law and related fields.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86

Prerequisites

Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)

Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.