Dr. Lynda Collins

Professor

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Biography

Lynda Collins is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law, specializing in Environmental Law and Global Sustainability. Her research focuses on environmental human rights at both domestic and international levels, including constitutional environmental rights and Indigenous environmental rights. She is the author of 'Ecological Constitution' and has consulted for several prominent organizations, such as the United Nations Association of Canada and the European Parliament. Professor Collins has co-chaired Ontario’s Toxic Reduction Scientific Expert Panel, and is a noted co-author of 'Canadian Law on Toxic Torts'. Her secondary research interest explores law student and lawyer wellness and its connections to law policy. She teaches a course titled Happiness Law at the University of Ottawa. Lynda is a member of the bar in both Ontario and California, and her work emphasizes the integral relationship between environmental rights and legal practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Professor at the Faculty of Law specializing in Environmental Law and Global Sustainability.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History