Dr. Robin Hansen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robin F. Hansen is an Associate Professor at the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, specializing in international law. With a focus on public international law, conflict laws, and human rights, Professor Hansen's primary research interest is legal personhood and constructed legal systems, particularly regarding accountability frameworks. Her work critically examines the rights of newborn children who are separated from their mothers during incarceration, demonstrated in her publication 'Prison Born: Incarceration Motherhood Colonial Shadow'. Professor Hansen has published in notable journals such as the Modern Law Review and the Global Jurist, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship in systems theory and international political economy. Her research also entails systemic biases in law and topics like multinational enterprise tort liability and human rights impact assessments. With experience on the International Law Association’s Committee on Non-State Actors, she has researched the status of multinational enterprises. Prior to her academic career, she worked in the legal branch of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Ottawa. Professor Hansen has received multiple awards for her teaching excellence, including the Provost’s College Award.

Research Interests

Courses

Conflict Laws International Law Tort Law Human Rights Law Culture

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.