Our research emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach in its analysis and methodology which is broadly based within the social sciences. We have highlighted the research being conducted in the department into fields linked by a common theoretical and methodological concern with the way law shapes and is shaped by its social environment.
Faculty Research Grants and Awards
Learn more about our faculty’s research based award, grants and projects.
Student Research
Undergraduate and graduate student research is celebrated by the Department, which co-sponsors the recently revived Carleton University Legal Studies Journal and the annual Graduate Legal Studies Association conference (March).
PhD candidates are encouraged to share details of their research areas as well. This information can be viewed via the PhD Student Profiles.
Student Supervision
Undergraduate students registered in LAWS 4901, LAWS 4902, and/or LAWS 4908, as well as any graduate students seeking supervision for MA theses or MA Research Essay (MREs) should refer to the Faculty Supervision Areas page. The Department typically updates this document prior the start of each academic year (Fall/Winter).
Faculty Subject Expertise
Our teaching staff possess a number of research area strengths. A full list of subject areas can be found here: Faculty Research Areas.
For more information on specific faculty members, select from the faculty names listed in the table, or view one of the following directory pages: Department Faculty, Adjunct Researchers, Emeritus Professors.
You can also peruse details about our faculty recipients of research awards and grants and their impressive and important projects. For more, see our research grant news.