Description
This course is about the interpretation and application of primary legislation (statutes made by constitutionally established parliaments and legislatures) and delegated legislation (regulations, by-laws and other texts of a legislative nature made under delegated authority).
The course explores the range of approaches and techniques courts have recognized for these purposes. The focus will be on developing analytical skills and methods of argumentation to resolve disputes about the meaning and application of legislative texts.
Posting limited to :
Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor
Date Posted : June 04, 2024
June 04, 2024
Closing Date : July 05, 2024
July 05, 2024
Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above
Expected Enrolment : Approval date :
Approval date : June 04, 2024
June 04, 2024
Number of credits : Work Hours :
Work Hours : Course type :
Course type : Posting type :
Posting type : Régulier / Regular
Régulier / Regular
Language of instruction :
Anglais English
Competence in second language :
Passive
Course Schedule :
19 : 00 to 20 : 50 (days to be confirmed)
Requirements :
The Common Law Section is seeking candidates who are leaders in the legal profession. An LL.B., J.D., or equivalent is required for this position.
Membership in the Law Society of Ontario in good standing is also required. The successful candidate will have significant experiencein the area of statutory interpretation.
Prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.
The Common Law Section reserves the right to select a candidate who does not fully meet each of these requirements, where the candidate’s selection would be beneficial to the program, the course, the students or for a related reason.
Additional Information and / or Comments :
The candidate may be required to teach this course either online, in-person or hybrid mode at the discretion of the Faculty and in accordance with public health guidelines.
An acceptable level of education and / or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and / or demonstrated experience.