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Overall Expectations and Related Concepts of Legal Thinking
Big Ideas*
Framing Questions*
D. Contemporary Legal Issues
D1. Law and Society: analyse the role of law in contemporary society (FOCUS ON: Legal Significance)
Laws evolve to protect the vulnerable and society as a whole .
How do law enforcement, criminal procedures, and sentencing reflect and protect the rights and interests of the accused, the victim, and society as a whole?
What are some proposed changes to the law that are controversial? Why are they controversial?
D2. Legal Structures and Processes: describe laws and processes for dealing with different types of legal offences and disputes in Canada (FOCUS ON: Legal Significance; Interrelationships)
Family law exists to protect all members in domestic relationships, even when the relationships end .
D3. Emerging Legal Issues: explain the legal implications of a variety of current issues, both in Canada and internationally (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Legal Perspective)
International political events and forces may prompt changes to domestic laws in Canada .
E. Law in the Workplace
E1. Law and Careers: describe the educational, training, certification, and other professional requirements for various careers where an understanding of law is important (FOCUS ON: Legal Perspective)
There are a variety of careers, with different requirements, duties, and qualifications, where an understanding of and interest in the law are important .
How can you find information about careers that require an understanding of law?
What law-related
career would best suit your academic skills, personality type, and aspirations? How should you prepare for that career? What goals could you set?
How does the law protect youth in the workplace?
Do workplace and employment laws strengthen or weaken businesses?
Should there be a legal right to strike?
Why do we need workplace laws that protect the environment?
E2. Roles and Responsibilities in the Workplace: analyse the roles and responsibilities of employees, managers, employers, corporations, and governments in the workplace (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Legal Perspective)
Employment law attempts to balance the rights of business owners and workers .
Workplace laws are intended, in part, to protect the rights and freedoms of people in the workplace .
E3. Legal Issues in the Workplace: analyse legal
issues related to the influence of new technologies, environmental concerns, and national and international events on the workplace (FOCUS ON: Legal Significance; Continuity and Change; Interrelationships)
National and international employment and workplace laws are influenced by the development of new technologies, environmental concerns, and the impact of globalization .
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