Dr. Erik Knutsen

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Biography

Erik S. Knutsen is a professor at Queen's Law with extensive expertise in insurance law, tort law, civil procedure, and health law. He combines a rich academic background with practical experience, having worked in notable law firms such as Paul, Weiss LLP and Fasken Martineau LLP. His teaching style is characterized by wit and compassion, making complex legal principles accessible to students and practitioners alike. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Chancellor Charles H. Baillie award in 2018. Knutsen has contributed to the legal field as an author of numerous treatises that guide lawyers and judges, focusing on areas such as Canadian Tort Law and Civil Litigation. He has also published over 70 scholarly articles, which have been recognized in Canadian and American courts. An active member in legal education, he participates in professional development initiatives and is frequently invited to speak at legal events. His research interests include insurance law, torts, civil litigation, and health law, and he is also involved with several legal organizations, including the American Law Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON

Teaching law with a focus on insurance, tort, and civil procedure while engaging in legal scholarship.

Associate Dean (Academic)

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON

Oversaw academic programming and curriculum within the Law faculty.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Florida State University College of Law • Tallahassee, FL

Instructed law students and contributed to academic research.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.