Dr. James Macintyre

Professor

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Biography

James MacIntyre is a Professor Emeritus at the Peter Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce in 1956 and earned his LL.B. in 1957 from UBC, followed by an LL.M. from Harvard in 1958. His academic career includes significant roles such as Associate Professor at Queen's University from 1959 to 1964 and a Visiting Professor at Laval University in 1977. MacIntyre served as Associate Dean for two terms, 1985-1988 and 1995-1996. His teaching focuses on Seminar Resolution Labour Disputes. In addition to his academic roles, he has contributed to the legal community as Vice-Chair of the B.C. Labour Relations Board from 1979 to 1981 and has been a Bencher for the Law Society of British Columbia from 1984 to 1996, later becoming a Life Bencher in 1996. He has published extensively on topics related to labour and employment law, trusts, and equity.

Research Interests

Labour Employment Law Trusts Equity

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.