CML 3112 Theory and Practice of Social Justice Law

3 units
Common Law
Faculty of Law - Common Law
Legal research and advocacy skills and ethical requirements for the practice of public interest advocacy law, focussing on constitutional equality and social justice claims, systemic discrimination against women, poor persons , immigrants, refugees, racialized and aboriginal persons, persons living with physical or mental disabilities, sexual, religious or linguistic minorities, the young or the elderly; emerging theoretical and doctrinal issues in equality, human rights, civil rights and fundamental rights jurisprudence.

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

35 responses

4.34

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Clear Expectations

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4.42

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strongly agree
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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

35 responses

4.29

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Recommend

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4.00

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Workload

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2.50

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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4.61

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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question not applicable
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