LAW 122 Rural Legal Issues III is a one-credit course which builds on the knowledge gained in LAW 120 and 121 with an emphasis on professionalism and both oral and written communication. Learners will complete a major legal research and writing project in this course as well as an oral presentation.
Prerequisites: LAW 121 with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 15 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define professionalism as it applies to legal education and the legal profession
- Explain the elements and process of a civil legal dispute
- Describe the criminal legal process and the components of a criminal offence
- Provide a written legal research project on a topic of their choice
- Describe in an oral presentation the findings of their research
- Respond appropriately to questions and comments regarding their presentation
Teaching and Learning Approach
The School of University Arts and Sciences at Selkirk College expects that each of its courses will facilitate both
the acquisition and the application of a body of knowledge and skills appropriate to each academic discipline. In
addition, the School of University Arts and Sciences places a high value on a wider set of skills which support the
lifelong learning that leads to success in the workplace. These include the cognitive skills necessary to read
proficiently, to be effective in oral, written, and computer communications, to work constructively with others, to
think critically and act logically. The Arts curriculum is designed to develop these generic skills progressively,
beginning at a relatively modest level in introductory courses, and requiring a successively higher level of
proficiency and independence in more advanced courses. Assessment of these generic skills will form an
important part of student evaluation in this course, as it does in all Arts courses. This course may also include
field trips and guest speakers.Learning Resources
Fairlie, John. (2023). Introduction to Law in Canada, Third Edition. Emond: Toronto.
Other Learning Resources will be supplied by the instructor.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Professionalism: Introduction and Applications
2. Lecture - Special Topics in Law
3. Lecture: Special Topics in Law & Advanced Legal Research & Writing
4. Professionalism Presentations/Discussion
5. Guest or Special Topics Lecture
6. Castlegar Courtroom Visit
7. Reading Week
8. Guest or Special Topics Lecture
9. Guest or Special Topics Lecture
10. Guest or Special Topics Lecture
11. Guest Speaker - Mr. Justice D.A. Crerar of the BCSC
12. Guest Speaker or Special Topics Lecture
13. LRW Memo Due; Presentations
14. Mock Trial Activity
15. Final Exam PeriodAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Professionalism Journal and Presentation | 1, 6 | 25% |
| Directed Legal Research Project | 4, 5, 6 | 45% |
| Courtroom Visit Reflection Assignment | 2, 3 | 20% |
| Quiz | 1, 2, 3 | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.