LAWG 536 - LAW - Fall 2026

McGill University • Guelph, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Internet legal issues are some of the most important and complex problems facing lawyers and scholars alike in the 21st century. The course will consist of a broad introduction to a number of legal issues facing the internet. These include privacy, defamation, jurisdiction, cybersecurity, intellectual property online, cybercrime, and more. We will pay close attention to comparing the legal regimes of Canada, the United States and Europe, and how the regimes interact in the internet’s world without borders. Throughout the course we will take a practical approach to many of these questions, learning how the courts and the attorneys who practice in this area deal with these issues on a day to day basis.

Requirements

• A first degree in law.
• Several years of significant practice or professional experience in the relevant area (Internet Law).
• Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach Specialized Topics in Law 17 - Internet Law course.
• Provide a broad introduction to legal issues facing the internet, including privacy, defamation, jurisdiction, cybersecurity, intellectual property online, and cybercrime.
• Compare the legal regimes of Canada, the United States, and Europe.
• Take a practical approach to legal questions, demonstrating how courts and attorneys handle these issues.
• Potentially teach undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.

Benefits

• McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.
• Employment equity program.
• Accommodations for persons with disabilities.
• Opportunity to work at a leading institution of higher education and research.
• Platinum STARS rating in sustainability.
• Recognized as one of Canada's greenest employers.
• Recognized as a top Montreal Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior