Prerequisite: Social Studies 11
Law 12 is an introduction to the Canadian legal system with a focus on criminal, civil, family, and contract law. Topics of study include sources of law, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, police procedures, arrest, detention, court procedures, parole, the Criminal Code, civil lawsuits, divorce, contract formation, and personal injury litigation. Evaluation is based on assignments and discussion postings worth 40% and four module exams worth 60% of a student’s final grade.