LAW STUDIES 12
COURSE CODE: MLST-12

The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to law and legal process, particularly as they relate to the Canadian justice system. In addition to discussing the basic components of the law, the course will explore some of the major legal issues facing Canadians, including the parole system, young offenders and juvenile justice, and constitutional rights under the Charter. The course also includes a variety of classroom activities, which supplement the course material. Field trips, guest speakers, films, and documentaries all add to the course. Reading, writing and research skills are essential to student success. Students will analyze actual legal cases utilizing decision making techniques with their legal knowledge to determine case outcomes.