DCC 2117 Introduction to the Study of Law

3 units
Law (Certificate)
Faculty of Law - Civil Law
Major legal systems (in particular the civil law and the common law). Main sources of Canadian law (constitution, legislation, case law). Fundamental techniques of civil law and common law. The Canadian judiciary. Main documentary sources for legal research.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 18 university units. The courses DCC 2117 , CML 2117 cannot be combined for units.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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