Dr. Jeremy Patzer

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jeremy Patzer. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Jeremy Patzer is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, Canada Research Chair in Comparative Indigenous Rights, with a focus on the sociology of law and sociolegal studies. His work primarily examines Indigenous rights, including treaty rights and Aboriginal title, while engaging with the legal-political resolutions that address colonial dispossession. Patzer's research spans the interactions of legislation, Indigenous rights, and the courts, emphasizing the systemic issues faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and their counterparts in international contexts. He has collaborated extensively with Indigenous researchers to enhance understanding and advocacy for Indigenous rights. As a faculty member, Patzer encourages his students to critically engage with sociolegal research, considering the complexities of the law as it interacts with race, gender, and other socio-political factors. His academic trajectory is supported by significant funding and he continues to expand his research network internationally, focusing on the advancement of Indigenous rights.

Research Interests

Indigenous Rights Sociology of Law Sociolegal Studies Comparative Indigenous Rights Indigenous Peoples Law

Experience

Associate Professor; Canada Research Chair

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Engaged in teaching and researching Indigenous rights and the sociology of law.

Awards

#

Canada Research Chair

2024-01-01
#

Inspiring Indigenous Professor Arts

2024-01-01
#

World Teacher’s Day Award

2021-01-01

Courses

SOC 2610 - Sociology Criminal Justice Corrections SOC 3310 - Theorizing Crime, Law, Social Justice SOC 3700 - Sociology Law SOC 3762 - Law, Justice, Indigenous Peoples SOC 4490 - Advanced Seminar Criminology SOC 7300 - Sociology Law Social Control SOC 7450 - Selected Topics Criminology

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.