Dr. Douglas Sarro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Douglas Sarro is an Assistant Professor in the Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law. His research focuses on corporate law, securities regulation, and the interplay of law and politics in fostering innovation. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as the McGill Law Journal, Osgoode Hall Law Journal, and Canadian Business Law Journal. With experience as a corporate lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York and as a senior advisor at the Ontario Securities Commission, he brings a wealth of industry knowledge to academia. Douglas also serves as the Academic Director of the uOttawa Startup Law Clinic, where he is committed to providing practical legal support for startups. He holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Doctor of Juridical Science from the University of Toronto, where he graduated as a gold medallist. Douglas is a member of the New York and Ontario bars and is also a CFA charterholder.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and researching corporate law and securities regulation.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History