LAWS 1008 ‑ Introduction to Legal Ethics & the Regulation of the Legal Profession

LAWS 1008
CREDIT HOURS: 1

Course Description:

This course has three objectives. First, it will start students on a journey of development of their ethical identity as lawyers. Second, it will introduce students to the core ethical values and principles governing Canadian lawyers. Third, it will provide an overview of the regulatory regime for the Canadian legal profession.

Prerequisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Assessment Method: Pass/Fail. Students will be required to write a short reflection paper, to be graded on a Pass/Honours/Fail basis.
Restrictions: This course is restricted to JD students or JD Combined Degree students.