Law 12 - Part 1

Course code LAWS 0982

Credit 4.0

Length 96.0 hours

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This course introduces students to the origins of the Canadian legal system, the Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the courts, and criminal law.

LAWS 0982 and 0992 can be taken at the same time or in any order.

Both LAWS 0982 and Law 0992 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level Law.

Prerequisites

Current enrollment in or completion of English 10 or equivalent.

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.

  • The origins of our legal system
  • The Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
  • The courts
  • Criminal law

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.85/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.95/course
  • Student Union: $71/term
  • UPass: $188/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

Contact the department at [email protected] with any questions.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.