Jamie Baxter

Jamie Baxter is an Associate Professor of Law and Associate Dean, Research at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. He holds advanced degrees in economics and law, including a JSD from Yale.

• B.ArtsSc, MA from McMaster University
• JD from the University of Toronto
• LLM and JSD from Yale Law School

His research explores the intersection of food systems, agriculture, land law, and local governance, focusing on the informal rules shaping human cooperation. Notable areas include property law in historical contexts, planning law, and the political economy of legal institutions.

Recent publications analyze open legal casebooks, farmland commons, and access to justice disparities. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to zero hunger, sustainable cities, and reduced inequalities.

Scientific Awards

• Schulich Fellow (2013)
• SSHRC Doctoral Fellow (2013)
• Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Research Fellow (2008)
• Canada-U.S. Fulbright Scholar (2006)

Jamie previously clerked at the Federal Court of Canada and taught part-time at the University of Guelph. He serves on the Law Commission of Ontario Community Council and contributes to the Dalhousie Law Journal.