This course focuses on the history, development and present day operations of the Canadian legal system with special reference to the effects of Canadian Law on Aboriginal Peoples. The course will cover: constitutional law; administrative law; civil liberties; the court system; and, the functions of lawyers and judges. This course overviews the history of Canadian law and the system of the Canadian courts. Throughout this course we will consider the nature of legal reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, principles of statutory interpretation, as well as introduce the fields of contract, torts, administrative law, and family law. The process of law reform in Canada will also be examined.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Constitutional Law
- Legal Reasoning, the doctrine of precedent, and principles of statutory interpretation
- Aboriginal Law
- Criminal Law
- Torts of Intention and Negligence
- Court Orientation and Observation
- Family Law
- Administrative Law
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.