Dr. Doug Surtees

Professor

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Biography

Doug Surtees joined the faculty of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in 2005. He began teaching as a sessional lecturer in the College of Law in 1994 and held a term appointment in 2002-2003. Doug has taught in various capacities and has also lectured in the College of Agriculture and the College of Commerce (now the Edwards School of Business) at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. He served as Co-Director of the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan (PLEA) from 1994 to 2005 and has experience as an arbitrator and adjudicator under the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act. Additionally, he is a certified mediator and an active member of the Saskatchewan bar. His past leadership roles include being the board member and past president of Easter Seals Canada, president of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, and board member of PLEA. Doug has been involved with the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute and has chaired the Governance Committee for Saskatoon Co-op.

Research Interests

Courses

Contract Law Wills Elder Law Trusts Insurance Law Disability Law

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.