What are the objectives of the LL.B. program?
In addition to facilitating a basic understanding of our legal system, i.e. the way law is made and enforced, and of fundamental legal principles, the program instills the intellectual, communication, and some of the craft skills of a lawyer. Regarding the intellectual aspect the attributes we hope to develop through the courses you will take over the three years are (i) an ability to analyze facts thoroughly, with imagination and foresight, a sense of relevance, and the ability to perceive similarities, distinctions and relationships, (ii) the ability to appreciate the legal and social policy issues involved, and (iii) the ability to find the applicable law, so as to arrive at appropriate conclusions and to give effective advice of the action that is required. As well, the program offers a sense of professionalism and emphasizes the professional responsibilities of lawyers in terms of ethics and service to clients and the public.
