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LAW 201 Introduction to Canadian Law Units: 3.00
Take a fascinating look at the legal concepts that govern all aspects of our society, from the nature of law, common and civil law systems, and the legal industry in practice with Law 201/701 Introduction to Canadian Law.
Introduction to Canadian Law provides students with an introduction to the Canadian legal and judicial systems. Designed for students with no legal background, this course provides an overview of the general areas of Canadian law including: Public and Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Property Law, Corporate Law, Workplace Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Law. Created and taught by Queen's Law professors and alumni, these courses pull from real case law, up-to-the-minute events, and key moments in our history to explain and explore how the law really works in Canada.
Introduction to Canadian Law provides students with an introduction to the Canadian legal and judicial systems. Designed for students with no legal background, this course provides an overview of the general areas of Canadian law including: Public and Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Property Law, Corporate Law, Workplace Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Law. Created and taught by Queen's Law professors and alumni, these courses pull from real case law, up-to-the-minute events, and key moments in our history to explain and explore how the law really works in Canada.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Course Equivalencies: LAW201; LAW201B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 202 Aboriginal Law Units: 3.00
The relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state has never before been quite so prominent. Yet it remains as complex as ever. The news is full of terms such as "Aboriginal rights", "Indigenous self-determination", "UNDRIP", the "doctrine of discovery", and the "intergenerational trauma" of the residential school system. LAW 202/702 Aboriginal Law explores these key themes and concepts, getting at the heart of the complex relationship between the Canadian state and Indigenous peoples, exploring both the historical roots, the evolution of treaty and policy frameworks, and the current effects of the many issues involved in this dynamic and sometimes fragmented relationship. Only by better understanding the history and current challenges of the interactions between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state can we hope to move forward on the path to reconciliation.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 203 Workplace Law Units: 3.00
Whether you're an employee or an employer, understanding workplace law is crucial. Law 203/703 Workplace Law probes into the various legal regimes that regulate work relations: the common law regime; the regulatory regime which includes employment standards, health and safety rules, and human rights; and the collective bargaining regime that applies to unionized workplaces. Get to know one of the fastest-evolving and active areas in law: change is the only constant as workplaces are affected by economic, historical, political and global forces.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 204 Corporate Law Units: 3.00
Law 204/704 Corporate Law is intended to give students an introduction to corporate law, with a primary focus on the creation, structure and animus of the corporation. Corporate Law will introduce students to the basic legal concepts associated with business and corporate structures, shareholder and partnership agreements, corporate governance and financing, and the protection of intellectual property.
This course will provide students with an understanding of business associations, securities regulation and banking, as well as examining sources of business regulation. Similar to the approach employed by business schools which emphasize case-based analysis, the course will ask students to apply the concepts learned to specific case and problem scenarios. From how a company is structured to how businesses are regulated, Law 204/704 Corporate Law is an absolute must for anyone in business.
This course will provide students with an understanding of business associations, securities regulation and banking, as well as examining sources of business regulation. Similar to the approach employed by business schools which emphasize case-based analysis, the course will ask students to apply the concepts learned to specific case and problem scenarios. From how a company is structured to how businesses are regulated, Law 204/704 Corporate Law is an absolute must for anyone in business.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 205 Public & Constitutional Law Units: 3.00
From the future of monarchy, Indigenous reconciliation to provincial sovereignty criminal sentencing and climate pricing regimes, Public and Constitutional Law touch every aspect of our modern society. These conventions define the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, and guarantee certain democratic rights, such as the right to vote, mobility rights, legal, equality and language rights.
Law 205/705 Public and Constitutional Law provides an overview of general principles of public law, focusing on the institutions and organs of government, the sources and nature of the legal rules that create them, and the limits on their powers. The course also introduces the essential elements of the Canadian legal system, such as democracy, the rule of law, constitutional supremacy, parliamentary sovereignty, judicial independence and federalism.
Get an in-depth look at the structures and construction of our government and legal systems, and learn about your rights, democracy, and the basic principles underpinning every issue in Canadian law.
Law 205/705 Public and Constitutional Law provides an overview of general principles of public law, focusing on the institutions and organs of government, the sources and nature of the legal rules that create them, and the limits on their powers. The course also introduces the essential elements of the Canadian legal system, such as democracy, the rule of law, constitutional supremacy, parliamentary sovereignty, judicial independence and federalism.
Get an in-depth look at the structures and construction of our government and legal systems, and learn about your rights, democracy, and the basic principles underpinning every issue in Canadian law.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Distinguish between public and private law.
- Apply the hierarchy of public law rules.
- Summarize Canada’s gradual constitutional evolution from a colony of the United Kingdom to an independent country.
- Assess the constitutional basis for the protection of human rights in Canada.
- Compare the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.
- Evaluate the interaction between the three branches of government and the appropriate institutional relationships between them.
- Differentiate between legal and political constitutionalism and accountability.
LAW 206 Intellectual Property Units: 3.00
Whether you're an entrepreneur, writer, artist, coder, or inventor, you are in the Intellectual Property business.
Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law offers a general overview of intellectual property law in Canada, from a practical perspective. It explores trade secrets and patentable inventions, how to recognize and protect trademarks, when copyright applies and when it's infringed, and reviews typical license terms.
Students will learn the forms of intellectual property protection available, and why it¿s important to their future careers and/or business ventures. Learn how to protect your creations, or how best to work with others in bringing great ideas to life with Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law.
Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law offers a general overview of intellectual property law in Canada, from a practical perspective. It explores trade secrets and patentable inventions, how to recognize and protect trademarks, when copyright applies and when it's infringed, and reviews typical license terms.
Students will learn the forms of intellectual property protection available, and why it¿s important to their future careers and/or business ventures. Learn how to protect your creations, or how best to work with others in bringing great ideas to life with Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 207 International Law Units: 3.00
In an increasingly globalized world, law draws everything together. International law is a binding force around the world, and understanding international legal issues will give you an edge in everything from understanding the nightly news to becoming a true global citizen.
Law 207/707 International Law delves into the fundamentals of public international law and the international legal order including topics such as the United Nations, treaties, sovereign immunity, the law of war, international criminal law, international human rights law, and more. Students will discuss international legal issues of contemporary and timeless significance.
Law 207/707 International Law delves into the fundamentals of public international law and the international legal order including topics such as the United Nations, treaties, sovereign immunity, the law of war, international criminal law, international human rights law, and more. Students will discuss international legal issues of contemporary and timeless significance.
Requirements: LAW 2## Exclusions
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the sources and subjects of international law and the structure of the international legal order.
- Analyze fact scenarios in which international legal issues arise.
- Discuss the role of international law in the modern world.
- Develop the skills to research in depth an international legal topic.
- Connect international law with Canadian law and society.
- Critique the structure of the international legal order.
LAW 701 Introduction to Canadian Law Units: 3.00
Take a fascinating look at the legal concepts that govern all aspects of our society, from the nature of law, common and civil law systems, and the legal industry in practice with Law 201/701 Introduction to Canadian Law.
Introduction to Canadian Law provides students with an introduction to the Canadian legal and judicial systems. Designed for students with no legal background, this course provides an overview of the general areas of Canadian law including: Public and Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Property Law, Corporate Law, Workplace Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Law. Created and taught by Queen's Law professors and alumni, these courses pull from real case law, up-to-the-minute events, and key moments in our history to explain and explore how the law really works in Canada.
Introduction to Canadian Law provides students with an introduction to the Canadian legal and judicial systems. Designed for students with no legal background, this course provides an overview of the general areas of Canadian law including: Public and Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Property Law, Corporate Law, Workplace Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Law. Created and taught by Queen's Law professors and alumni, these courses pull from real case law, up-to-the-minute events, and key moments in our history to explain and explore how the law really works in Canada.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the structure of the Canadian legal system and how it fits in an international context.
- Apply legal principles and basic legal reasoning to a set of facts.
- Examine how the law affects your everyday life.
LAW 702 Aboriginal Law Units: 3.00
The relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state has never before been quite so prominent. Yet it remains as complex as ever. The news is full of terms such as "Aboriginal rights", "Indigenous self-determination", "UNDRIP", the "doctrine of discovery", and the "intergenerational trauma" of the residential school system.
LAW 202/702 Aboriginal Law explores these key themes and concepts, getting at the heart of the complex relationship between the Canadian state and Indigenous peoples, exploring both the historical roots, the evolution of treaty and policy frameworks, and the current effects of the many issues involved in this dynamic and sometimes fragmented relationship.
Only by better understanding the history and current challenges of the interactions between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state can we hope to move forward on the path to reconciliation.
LAW 202/702 Aboriginal Law explores these key themes and concepts, getting at the heart of the complex relationship between the Canadian state and Indigenous peoples, exploring both the historical roots, the evolution of treaty and policy frameworks, and the current effects of the many issues involved in this dynamic and sometimes fragmented relationship.
Only by better understanding the history and current challenges of the interactions between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state can we hope to move forward on the path to reconciliation.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 703 Workplace Law Units: 3.00
Whether you're an employee or an employer, understanding workplace law is crucial. Law 203/703 Workplace Law probes into the various legal regimes that regulate work relations: the common law regime; the regulatory regime which includes employment standards, health and safety rules, and human rights; and the collective bargaining regime that applies to unionized workplaces.
Get to know one of the fastest-evolving and active areas in law: change is the only constant as workplaces are affected by economic, historical, political and global forces.
Get to know one of the fastest-evolving and active areas in law: change is the only constant as workplaces are affected by economic, historical, political and global forces.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the historical, economic, and political context of workplace regulation in Canada.
- Describe the overlapping regulatory systems applying to the workplace.
- Apply basic legal reasoning within the context of workplace regulation.
- Extract relevant legal issues from specific situations within Canadian workplaces.
- Argue a legal position resulting from a workplace issue.
- Describe the impact of global changes on workplace regulation and prospects for reform.
LAW 704 Corporate Law Units: 3.00
Law 204/704 Corporate Law is intended to give students an introduction to corporate law, with a primary focus on the creation, structure and animus of the corporation.
Corporate Law will introduce students to the basic legal concepts associated with business and corporate structures, shareholder and partnership agreements, corporate governance and financing, and the protection of intellectual property. This course will provide students with an understanding of business associations, securities regulation and banking, as well as examining sources of business regulation. Similar to the approach employed by business schools which emphasize case-based analysis, the course will ask students to apply the concepts learned to specific case and problem scenarios.
From how a company is structured to how businesses are regulated, Law 204/704 Corporate Law is an absolute must for anyone in business.
Corporate Law will introduce students to the basic legal concepts associated with business and corporate structures, shareholder and partnership agreements, corporate governance and financing, and the protection of intellectual property. This course will provide students with an understanding of business associations, securities regulation and banking, as well as examining sources of business regulation. Similar to the approach employed by business schools which emphasize case-based analysis, the course will ask students to apply the concepts learned to specific case and problem scenarios.
From how a company is structured to how businesses are regulated, Law 204/704 Corporate Law is an absolute must for anyone in business.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe how the creation of business strategies and structures are influenced by law.
- Identify sources of potential liability (civil, regulatory, and criminal) for a business.
- Assess the impact of laws on potential liability of a business.
- Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of various corporate structures.
- Apply processes required to develop an appropriate business structure.
- Assess the relevance of corporate agreements to each stakeholder.
- Assess the appropriate strategies for financing a business.
- Describe foundational concepts of intellectual property relevant to a business.
LAW 705 Public & Constitutional Law Units: 3.00
From the future of monarchy, Indigenous reconciliation to provincial sovereignty criminal sentencing and climate pricing regimes, Public and Constitutional Law touch every aspect of our modern society. These conventions define the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, and guarantee certain democratic rights, such as the right to vote, mobility rights, legal, equality and language rights.
Law 205/705 Public and Constitutional Law provides an overview of general principles of public law, focusing on the institutions and organs of government, the sources and nature of the legal rules that create them, and the limits on their powers. The course also introduces the essential elements of the Canadian legal system, such as democracy, the rule of law, constitutional supremacy, parliamentary sovereignty, judicial independence and federalism.
Get an in-depth look at the structures and construction of our government and legal systems, and learn about your rights, democracy, and the basic principles underpinning every issue in Canadian law.
Law 205/705 Public and Constitutional Law provides an overview of general principles of public law, focusing on the institutions and organs of government, the sources and nature of the legal rules that create them, and the limits on their powers. The course also introduces the essential elements of the Canadian legal system, such as democracy, the rule of law, constitutional supremacy, parliamentary sovereignty, judicial independence and federalism.
Get an in-depth look at the structures and construction of our government and legal systems, and learn about your rights, democracy, and the basic principles underpinning every issue in Canadian law.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Distinguish between public and private law.
- Apply the hierarchy of public law rules.
- Summarize Canada’s gradual constitutional evolution from a colony of the United Kingdom to an independent country.
- Assess the constitutional basis for the protection of human rights in Canada.
- Compare the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.
- Evaluate the interaction between the three branches of government and the appropriate institutional relationships between them.
- Differentiate between legal and political constitutionalism and accountability.
LAW 706 Intellectual Property Units: 3.00
Whether you're an entrepreneur, writer, artist, coder, or inventor, you are in the Intellectual Property business.
Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law offers a general overview of intellectual property law in Canada, from a practical perspective. It explores trade secrets and patentable inventions, how to recognize and protect trademarks, when copyright applies and when it's infringed, and reviews typical license terms.
Students will learn the forms of intellectual property protection available, and why it's important to their future careers and/or business ventures. Learn how to protect your creations, or how best to work with others in bringing great ideas to life with Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law.
Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law offers a general overview of intellectual property law in Canada, from a practical perspective. It explores trade secrets and patentable inventions, how to recognize and protect trademarks, when copyright applies and when it's infringed, and reviews typical license terms.
Students will learn the forms of intellectual property protection available, and why it's important to their future careers and/or business ventures. Learn how to protect your creations, or how best to work with others in bringing great ideas to life with Law 206/706 Intellectual Property Law.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
LAW 707 International Law Units: 3.00
In an increasingly globalized world, law draws everything together. International law is a binding force around the world, and understanding international legal issues will give you an edge in everything from understanding the nightly news to becoming a true global citizen.
Law 207/707 International Law delves into the fundamentals of public international law and the international legal order including topics such as the United Nations, treaties, sovereign immunity, the law of war, international criminal law, international human rights law, and more. Students will discuss international legal issues of contemporary and timeless significance.
Law 207/707 International Law delves into the fundamentals of public international law and the international legal order including topics such as the United Nations, treaties, sovereign immunity, the law of war, international criminal law, international human rights law, and more. Students will discuss international legal issues of contemporary and timeless significance.
Requirements: CLAW Cert
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the sources and subjects of international law and the structure of the international legal order.
- Analyze fact scenarios in which international legal issues arise.
- Discuss the role of international law in the modern world.
- Develop the skills to research in depth an international legal topic.
- Connect international law with Canadian law and society.
- Critique the structure of the international legal order.