Dr. Vanessa Macdonnell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vanessa MacDonnell is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of the uOttawa Public Law Centre at the University of Ottawa. She has advanced academic qualifications including a Bachelor of Science from St. Francis Xavier University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Laws from Harvard University. Her research and teaching primarily focus on public law, Canadian constitutional law, and legal data analysis. MacDonnell has contributed significantly to academic literature with numerous publications on constitutional law and legal insights, particularly regarding the Supreme Court of Canada. Her editorial work includes notable titles such as 'Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella: Life Firsts,' and 'De(Coding) Court: Legal Data Insights Canada’s Supreme Court.' MacDonnell is dedicated to enhancing legal scholarship and remains active in exploring the intersections of law and technology in her research activities.

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