Dr. Sarah Burningham

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Sarah Burningham graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and has received numerous academic awards, including the Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Gold Medal. She clerked for the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal and was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2010. Her writing has been cited in judicial decisions, including those by the Supreme Court of Canada. Professor Burningham primarily writes in the field of constitutional law, particularly focusing on constitutional law regarding abortion. Her research engages questions that lie at the intersection of constitutional law and judicial political decision-making, exploring themes such as how legal doctrine shapes public opinion and how legal doctrine is influenced by political action in circumstances like crises. She teaches primarily in the first-year program and has received recognition for her teaching excellence, being named a USask Sustainability Faculty Fellow for the term 2025-27.

Research Interests

Courses

Constitutional Law Criminal Law

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.