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Department of Law (LAW) courses at UVic:

2011/2012 academic year:
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The basic framework of the Canadian constitutional system. Illustrates that the constitution is the skeletal framework within which the legal system functions. The function of a constitution, the main characteristics ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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An introduction to Criminal Law and its process as a means of sanctioning prohibited conduct. Attention is directed to the following matters: Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Considers the development and interpretation of legislation. The former includes an introduction to institutions, players and procedures involved in the creation and enactment of legislation. The second and the most ... Course reviews: 0
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The Legal Process seeks a perspective of the processes of decision making throughout the legal system by examining its major institutions and the function of substantive and procedural law within ... Course reviews: 0
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These courses concentrate upon some of the basic rules or processes which regulate the relationships between private citizens. There is an attempt to integrate and interrelate many of the basic ... Course reviews: 0
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Acquaints the first-year student with the variety of materials in the Law Library and provides a knowledge of basic legal research techniques. The use of various research tools, including the ... Course reviews: 0
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An investigation of the nature and function of the administrative process with particular reference to the development of tribunals and agencies with a wide variety of disparate functions and interactions ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Builds naturally upon the first-year course in the Criminal Law Process with specific reference to defences and offences. In-depth study of such matters as conspiracy, attempts, counseling, as well as ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The criminal law is highly procedural in nature; it is frequently in this realm that cases are lost or won. Focus is on the strategy and tactics of criminal procedure, ... Course reviews: 0
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Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal process from its inception through the trial process and the corrections system. An intensive immersion program which will consider criminal procedure, ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Introduces students to the law, theory and practices of sentencing. Provides a brief overview of the historical development of punishment and sentencing, followed by an analysis of the theoretical basis ... Course reviews: 0
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An inquiry into the functions of a modern procedural system with specific reference to the development of a process which considers the extent to which the specific system under study ... Course reviews: 0
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The objective structure and content of the law governing proof of facts in both civil and criminal trials, as well as before administrative tribunals. Rules of evidence respecting burdens of ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Acquaints the student with the existence and utility of the body of doctrine based upon the principle of preventing "unjust enrichment" and focuses upon the four major grounds upon which ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The role played by Canadian banks, insurance companies, and trust and loan companies as financial intermediaries and the need for a supervisory framework to protect both the soundness and safety ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Legal aspects of the collection of judgments; use and problems of mechanic's liens; fraudulent transactions, both under provincial and federal law; creditor's arrangements; debtor assistance programs; and bankruptcy. Course reviews: 0
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An overview of the law and policy aspects of securities regulation including the initial distribution of securities, the regulation of secondary market trading, takeover and issuer bid regulation, and the ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The commercial and consumer law relating to the sale of goods and services, including an examination of the Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Analyzes and discusses various legal forms for carrying on trade. Recognizes that the corporation is one of immense commercial and legal significance as an organizational form and will hence stress ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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After a brief history of chattel security law, focuses upon the law of secured transactions in personal property at both the consumer level and at the corporate level under the ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Adopts a transactional perspective and analyzes the development of a real property transaction from its inception to post-completion problems. Specific reference to listing the property for sale and the responsibilities ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Highlights the interaction between the various substantive areas of private law: torts, property, contract and restitution. Additionally, the interaction between the common law and equity systems will be developed conceptually ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The trust as a mode of disposition of property for the benefit of successive or single beneficiaries, and the contrast is made with absolute dispositions. Comparison is made with other ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The study of testate and intestate succession. The principles of the law of wills, both common law and statutory, and the statutory provisions for the devolution of intestate estates, will ... Course reviews: 0
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Traces the development of competition law from the common law doctrines of restraint of trade through the areas of trademarks and statutory regulation of competitive practices contained in anticombines and ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The institution of the family, both in its social and legal contexts. Specific reference will be had to law relating to marriage, divorce, custody, matrimonial property and the role of ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The interplay between refugee law and human rights law; the nature of persecution; the meaning of “torture”; gender-based claims; the claims of military deserters and conscientious objectors; internal flight alternative; ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The impact of law and legal institutions on children and their relations in society, considering such questions as adoption, affiliation, child protection, juvenile delinquency, custody and access. Attempts to bring ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The law relating to the individual employment relationship. Covers the legal background and contemporary context of employment, the formation of the employment relationship, the rights and obligations of employers and ... Course reviews: 0
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An introduction to labour law focusing on the decisions of courts, arbitrators and administrators in a collective bargaining setting based on legislation. Collective bargaining for public servants and essential services ... Course reviews: 0
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A wide variety of topics may be considered in order to develop a theoretical framework for the purpose and function of law in society. Various schools of jurisprudential thought will ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
A seminar that addresses a theoretical basis for environmental law and policy; individual research, presentation and contribution to a collected work on the theme is required. Open to upper-year students ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
This is a foundational course for students interested in environmental law and policy. Students will acquire an overview of recent developments and debates within this area. Topics addressed include federalism ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Public International Law is concerned with the legal relations of states and the individuals who compose them. Explores the way in which sovereign powers choose to govern their interrelationships and ... Course reviews: 0
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Introduction to UN Convention on the Law of the Sea as a "constitution of the seas." Canadian perspective of how States regulate, enforce and manage uses of the oceans, including ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
International trade constitutes a crucial 30% of Canadian economic activity. Explores the major legal and policy aspects of the international trade regime in which the Canadian economy operates. The principal ... Course reviews: 0
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Helps students develop an understanding of the role of law, lawyers, and the legal system in addressing the problem of economic disadvantage. Topics include the origin and development of the ... Course reviews: 0
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A study of the negotiation and administration of collective agreements in the private sector. Topics will include labour negotiation theory, bargaining structure, grievance resolution, contract interpretation, individual rights and the ... Course reviews: 0
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  • Fall
Examines the forms and functions of major disputing processes - mediation, negotiation and adjudication. These are the processes which are critical to lawyers and other persons concerned with preventing or ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
An in-depth and critical examination of the use of the mediation process to resolve a wide variety of substantive disputes involving business, family, criminal, environmental, international, and public policy issues. ... Course reviews: 0
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An exploration of the interdisciplinary nature of legal studies, considering the contributions of 20th century social theory to legal thought. Topics include analyses of law and legal systems from sociological, ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The major legal issues concerning Indigenous peoples (Indian, Inuit and Métis) in Canada. Explores the development of Canadian case law relative to these groups and its simultaneous preservation and dispossession ... Course reviews: 0
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An introduction to the issues of aboriginal title and self-government in their historical context. The focus is upon common law, constitutional and statutory law in relation to aboriginal title and ... Course reviews: 0
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The laws regulating the admission and removal of foreign nationals to and from Canada; gaining access to Canada permanently - family class, skilled workers, business classes, humanitarian classes; the various ... Course reviews: 0
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Contemporary and problematic legal issues will be examined in the light of existing legal rules, social and related implications, the legal process, and possible reform. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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The theory and elements of the practice of insurance law, with reference to the most common forms of both first party and third party insurance: property, life and motor vehicle ... Course reviews: 0
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The basic principles of income tax law including such issues as taxable income, residence income from employment, business or property, and capital gains. Deals in a general way with policy ... Course reviews: 0
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Builds upon the concepts studied in Taxation (345) and is concerned primarily with the Canadian income tax treatment of Canadian corporations and their shareholders. Course reviews: 0
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Builds upon the concepts studied in Taxation (345) and is concerned primarily with the international tax system as it functions in respect of Canadian income tax treatment of non-residents (both ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
A study of the concept of intellectual property and the principles and policies of selected areas of intellectual property law, primarily: (a) registered trade marks and related common law provisions ... Course reviews: 0
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A consideration of legal and business strategies in protecting, managing and marketing of technologies of global significance under the rubric of intellectual property. Primary attention is given to computer software ... Course reviews: 0
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Using a clinical approach, students will apply knowledge gained in LAW 315 Business Associations as they assist small business owners and those who are considering going into business to assess ... Course reviews: 0
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Clinical legal education is predicated upon the assumption of a recognized role within the legal system by the law student. The experience gained from the participation in the role becomes ... Course reviews: 0
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With the permission of the Dean, or his or her designate, where the Faculty of Law has entered into an exchange program or agreement with another law faculty in Canada ... Course reviews: 0
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An opportunity to study the theory and engage in the practice of public interest environmental lawyering in a supervised clinical setting. Students enrolled in the Clinic provide legal information and ... Course reviews: 0
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Intensive public interest environmental law clinical program in which students are supervised as they assist conservation, community and First Nations organizations with legal representation, advocacy services and advice. Students receive ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Assesses the record of reform in a variety of areas (including forest tenures, practices, stumpage, cut regulation and land use planning) against the overarching metric of sustainability. A disciplinary approach ... Course reviews: 0
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Uses materials from substantive law to examine and develop the skills of the lawyer in interviewing, counselling and negotiating. Course reviews: 0
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Involves a critical analysis of the trial process including the demonstration and evaluation of various techniques of advocacy and their relationship to the law of evidence and procedure. In particular, ... Course reviews: 0
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Explores how the law treats gay, lesbian, bisexual, two spirited, transgendered and queer persons differently than heterosexuals either because of its substantive contents or because of its applications in practice ... Course reviews: 0
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Examines the interaction between law, race and ethnicity in contemporary Canadian society employing a broad range of perspectives to analyze and debate critically the activities, policies and interactions of legal ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Examines the relationship between government and the individual. The major emphasis will be upon the development and protection of civil liberties and human rights in Canada. Reference may also be ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Designed to provide students with insights and perspectives into the organization and operation of the legal profession as a vital institution in the legal process. The class will be asked ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The development of English legal systems have had a profound impact on Canada as well. Beginning with 11th century European developments, considers a number of topics, such as Anglo-Saxon England ... Course reviews: 0
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Uses a website for both teaching and communications linking students at UVic, UBC and Australian National University. Offers the study of legal history as a means of understanding the relationships ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Seeks to illustrate problems arising out of the interaction of laws and legal systems. Such important questions as choice of law, recognition of foreign judgments, doctrines of domicile and renvoi ... Course reviews: 0
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In the era of globalization public law reform has become an increasingly important aspect of development. How can developing democracies and post-conflict societies deal effectively with corruption and abuse of ... Course reviews: 0
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A student may be awarded credit in the second and third years of the student's program to a maximum of 3 units in either year and 4 units in the ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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A study of the principles and practical implications of patent protection in Canada. Discussions will include the fundamental concepts of patentability, validity, infringement and commercial exploitation of patentable technology, ultimately ... Course reviews: 0
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A consideration of Canadian telecommunications, entertainment and media law and policy including constitutional and regulatory issues from historical and current perspectives. A number of selected topics will be examined including ... Course reviews: 0
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Examines the unique historical and contemporary place of Indigenous women within the constructs of Canadian law and society. Takes an interdisciplinary approach. Topics canvassed are marital property, colonialism, government, membership, ... Course reviews: 0
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Explores critiques of law and legal reasoning from several feminist perspectives. Topics include feminist critiques of liberal legal theory, anti-racist feminism and legal analysis, feminist epistemologies and legal reasoning, and ... Course reviews: 0
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Introduces, in comparative and socio-legal perspective, the laws and legal systems of SE Asia. The main emphasis is on Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Deals comparatively with the principal ... Course reviews: 0
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Designed to help students develop an understanding of what constitutes a global issue, and how such issues change the nature of state borders. Examines the interrelationships between, and the global ... Course reviews: 0
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Examines a range of issues of governance and justice. Focuses on the interaction of political, legal and administrative institutions and processes as they respond to such pressures as the demand ... Course reviews: 0
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Examines the extent to which international law serves as an effective vehicle for the protection of human rights. Explores the nature of civil and political rights and social and economic ... Course reviews: 0
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Introduces students to the legal system of the European Union, the law making and judicial processes, and a number of discrete areas where European Union law is particularly advanced, including ... Course reviews: 0
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Explores the justifications and institutional options for cultural accommodation in law, legal interpretation, and constitutional structure. Theoretical arguments for and against cultural accommodation, and an examination of how those arguments ... Course reviews: 0
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Develops a practical and theoretical understanding of the development and current state of international environmental law (IEL). Treats IEL as a diverse form of regime-based global governance that embodies both ... Course reviews: 0
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Introduces students to international commercial law and arbitration, including arbitral agreements, applicable law, the enforcement of arbitral awards and arbitrations involving state parties. Particular attention is paid to the international ... Course reviews: 0
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Examines the role of law and of legal conceptions of equality in struggles by equity seeking groups and individuals for social justice in Canada. Topics covered include the relation of ... Course reviews: 0
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Explores historical, contemporary, and conceptual relationships between law and religion. Takes an interdisciplinary approach, engaging legal, theoretical, and historical sources. Considers topics such as the role of religion in the ... Course reviews: 0
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Introduction to posthumanist studies and their legal applications. Canvasses multiple theoretical approaches supporting animal advocacy and investigates their application to a number of current legal and cultural controversies regarding human-animal ... Course reviews: 0
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Builds upon the research and writing skills learned in the first year. Students will explore a wide range of research sources, both legal and nonlegal, including computer assisted legal research. ... Course reviews: 0
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UVic Law's legal journal offers students the opportunity to participate, as members of the editorial board, in the production of a legal review. Students involved are responsible for running all ... Course reviews: 0
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In order to complete the Major Research Paper requirement for the LLB degree, a student must enrol in LAW 390. A student must obtain (written) permission of a full-time faculty ... Course reviews: 0
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Upper-year students may undertake a program of supervised group study as a basis for working through some common interest in law. Groups will ordinarily have a maximum of twelve members. ... Course reviews: 0
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During either of the second or third years of a student's program, a student may undertake a substantial research and writing project on a legal subject approved by a member ... Course reviews: 0
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A critical introduction to theoretical perspectives on Law and Society. Designed to expose students to a range of substantive issues in advanced legal research, as a foundation for the development ... Course reviews: 0
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A review of methodological approaches to advanced legal research, particularly as applied to the diverse research interests of seminar participants. Intended to support each student's implementation of their research question ... Course reviews: 0
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Legal issues which are contemporary and problematic. Each issue will be examined in the light of existing legal rules, social and related implications, the legal process, and possible reform. Course reviews: 0
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Individual studies under the direct supervision of one or more faculty members. The content, credit value and method of evaluation must be approved by the instructor and the Graduate Adviser ... Course reviews: 0
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A variable content course which will focus on the policy, practice and/or research interests of faculty and students in the Faculty of Law. Course reviews: 0
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Individual studies under the direct supervision of one or more faculty members. The content, credit value and method of evaluation must be approved by the instructor and the Graduate Adviser ... Course reviews: 0

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