LAWF 3000

Students will be introduced to the Canadian legal system, including foundational ideas about the nature of law, sources of law, legal processes, legal institutions, and actors. They will learn the principles and methods of legal reasoning, including case analysis and judicial decision-making, as well as the development and interpretation of legislation. Students will be introduced to effective lawyering and advocacy techniques and will be provided the opportunity, particularly in the second semester, to practice these skills, including through a moot. Throughout the academic year, students will learn foundational skills of legal research, legal analysis, and legal writing, and will be appraised of these skills through a variety of assessment methods. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of LAWF 3000, LAWF 3040 and LAWF 3060.