Dr. Stefanie Carsley

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefanie Carsley is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, focusing on the Common Law Section. Her research primarily investigates family law, health law, and tort law, with a specific emphasis on Canadian law and policy responses related to assisted reproduction, including surrogacy and in vitro fertilization. She is the principal investigator of a SSHRC-funded qualitative study titled “Surrogacy Laws Canada: Exploring Intended Parents’ Experiences and Perspectives” and is a co-investigator for a SSHRC-funded study called “Surrogates’ Voices: Exploring Surrogates’ Experiences and Insights.” Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to legal education and research, receiving accolades such as the law faculty's Emerging Researcher Award in 2022, the Greenberg Prize for Feminist Research in 2023, and the Ian Kerr Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2025. She is an active member of the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, as well as the Public Law Centre, and is called to the Bar in Ontario.

Research Interests

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