Designed to explore the legal system in relation to disadvantaged members of society. Under supervision, students will act for clients in a range of legal matters and can expect to appear before courts and tribunals. Students will also work with community-based organisations. Credit will be granted for only one of LAW_V 488, LAW_V 490, or LAW_V 491. Pass/Fail.
Substantive legal principles and rules of evidence that can cause or help to prevent wrongful convictions or other miscarriages of justice. Roles of the participants in the criminal justice system. Not offered each year; consult Faculty.
Ethical dimensions of legal practice in Canada, including legislation, regulations, rules and cases, as well as the roles of lawyers, the legal profession and the legal system. Credit will be granted for only one of LAW_V 468 or LAW_V 588.
Legal issues relating to tort claims in negligence and related causes of action against health care providers, with a primary focus on physicians and hospital authorities.
This seminar explores issues of social justice for families in the legal system, necessary to undertake the Rise Womens Legal Centre Clinic in the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Corequisite: LAW 429.
The seminar explores foundational texts and treaties in international human rights, international humanitarian and international criminal law necessary to undertake the IJHR Clinic case and project work in the Fall and Spring Practicum. [2-0] or [3-0]
The Clinic Practicum is a collaborative effort where clinicians work in teams of two to four on cases and projects that respond to human rights violations and/or global injustice. Pass/fail.
Union-management relations; the collective bargaining process; the collective agreement, arbitration and conciliation procedure. The relationship between the union and its membership. [2-0] or [3-0].