Dr. Markus Dubber

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Biography

Markus D. Dubber is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto. His scholarship primarily focuses on the theoretical, comparative, and historical aspects of criminal law. Dubber has published extensively, authoring or editing twenty books and eighty papers, with his work translated into multiple languages, reflecting a significant impact across various disciplines. He has contributed to leading journals such as the Stanford Law Review and Columbia Law Review. In addition to his scholarly work, Dubber has held key positions in academic committees, including being a member of the Drafting Committee for the 8 March Principles on a Human Rights-Based Approach to Criminal Law and was elected to the American Law Institute in 2002. He has received prestigious awards such as the Konrad Adenauer Research Prize from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and recognition from the Royal Society of Canada. Dubber was instrumental in establishing the University of Toronto’s interdisciplinary Centre for Ethics and launching various initiatives related to ethics and artificial intelligence. He has also served as an academic host for researchers from around the world, providing essential resources for their work.

Research Interests

Courses

Comparative Criminal Law - LAW534H1S Legal Ethics (0101) - LAW362H1S Criminal Law B - LAW125Y1Y

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology