Dr. Laverne Jacobs

Professor

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Biography

Laverne Jacobs is a Full Professor and legal scholar at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Law, where she holds the Research Chair in Disability Equality & Administrative Justice. She is an elected member of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Jacobs teaches and writes on disability rights law, administrative law, and human rights law, focusing on the intersection of disability equality and administrative justice. Her scholarship is characterized by an interest in the lived experiences of individuals who navigate the administrative justice system, particularly those with disabilities. Throughout her career, she has authored numerous publications and has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to legal scholarship. Jacobs founded and directs the Law, Disability & Social Change Project at Windsor Law, promoting inclusive communities through research and public policy. She served as the Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies at the Faculty of Law from 2018 to 2021 and is known for her involvement in various public appointments related to administrative justice and disability rights.

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Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Windsor, Faculty of Law • Windsor, ON, Canada

Full Professor and legal scholar focusing on disability rights and administrative justice.

Awards

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Touchstone Award

2021-01-01
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Academic Excellence Award

2022-01-01
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Hummingbird Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for University of Windsor

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field English proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.