Dr. Dwight Newman

Professor

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Biography

Dwight Newman is a Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law, holding a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Rights, Communities, and Constitutional Law. With a robust academic foundation including a DPhil from Oxford, Newman's work primarily delves into Canadian constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, and Indigenous rights law. He is renowned for his examination of the interplay between individual rights and community, especially in the context of historical developments in rights and freedoms. Newman's research also crosses over into legal theory, public and private international law. He is actively involved in supervising graduate student research, welcoming inquiries from prospective students interested in exploring these pressing legal themes. He has published works that assess the development of underrepresented rights and freedoms, often labeled as 'forgotten freedoms'.

Research Interests

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.