Course Code: MLST-12

This course is open to grade 11 and 12 students.  The course will provide a comprehensive look into law and the 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: legal implications of physical and sexual child abuse; constitutional rights under the Charter; children’s rights; forensics; women’s rights. Field trips, guest speakers, films, and documentaries all add to the course.  Students will analyze actual legal cases utilizing decision-making techniques with their legal knowledge to determine case outcomes.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT GRADE 11 STUDENTS SELECTING THIS COURSE HAVE A B IN SOCIAL STUDIES 10.