Dr. Lisa Martz

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Biography

Lisa Martz is an experienced litigation lawyer who has practiced in Vancouver for over 25 years. She has acted as counsel on behalf of the Province of British Columbia, as well as for large and small companies and individuals. Lisa has served as commission counsel in a number of public inquiries in British Columbia and has also been involved in criminal defense counsel for youth in care. A graduate of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Law, she returned to the law school to teach in January 2021. Lisa is passionate about bridging the gap between law school and the legal work that students' degrees may lead them to. She supervises the Judicial Externship program and teaches courses including Foundations of Dispute Resolution, Legal Ethics & Professionalism, and the Advocacy Course, which is home to the first-year moot competition.

Research Interests

Legal Ethics Litigation Dispute Resolution

Experience

Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

Peter Allard School of Law • Vancouver

Teaches various law courses and supervises the Judicial Externship program.

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.