Dr. Donna Young

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Biography

Donna E. Young is the Founding Dean of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law. Prior to her current role, she served as the William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at Albany Law School, along with being a joint faculty member in the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University at Albany. Her teaching and research focus on law and inequality, race and gender discrimination, and the principles of academic freedom and university governance. Dean Young has taught various courses including Criminal Law and Employment Law, and is known for her compelling presentations at international conferences. She has held prestigious positions such as a staff member for the American Association of University Professors in Washington, D.C., and a fellow at Cornell Law School. Her extensive experience includes consulting roles and field research in Uganda, analyzing gender inequality in the context of legal frameworks surrounding HIV/AIDS. Dean Young is recognized for her contributions through numerous accolades in academia and law, demonstrating her commitment to social justice and equality within legal education.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

— Present

Lincoln Alexander School of Law • Toronto, Canada

Founding Dean responsible for establishing the curriculum and standards of the new law school.

Professor of Law and Public Policy

— Present

Albany Law School • Albany, NY, USA

Held a joint faculty position while also teaching in related fields at the University at Albany.

Awards

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Canadian Law Awards - Female Trailblazer of the Year

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Top 25 Women of Influence™ Award

Requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Chemical Engineering