(3 units). Development of legal research skills in the context of writing a major research paper or thesis. Focus on legal bibliography and methods of legal research in Canadian and international law, with a strong focus on social justice and human rights issues and methodologies. Review of primary and secondary print and computerized documentary sources of Canadian federal and provincial legislation, jurisprudence and commentary. Examination of other related issues such as legal citation and ensuring conformity to ethical standards. Course Component: Seminar
(3 units). Development of legal research skills in the context of writing a major research paper or thesis. Focus on legal bibliography and methods of legal research in Canadian and international law, with a strong focus on social justice and human rights issues and methodologies. Review of primary and secondary print and computerized documentary sources of Canadian federal and provincial legislation, jurisprudence and commentary. Examination of other related issues such as legal citation and ensuring conformity to ethical standards. Course Component: Seminar