Fall Term 2026 (1970)
LAW 455 - Legal Seminar
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Legal Seminars present diverse perspectives on the law and legal systems, including topics such as jurisprudence, legal history, legal theory, justice and human rights, within one or more legal traditions. Evaluation will be based primarily on written work. Students may take multiple sections of the course with the approval of the Vice Dean.
LECTURE A01 (55143)
2026-09-02 - 2026-12-09
MW 10:30 - 11:50
LAW 511 - Remedies
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course focuses on remedies in a commercial setting, regardless of which 'compartment' of law with which they are typically associated. The course will explore issues related to traditional contract remedies, contract-tort overlap, and equitable remedies. It will also consider some of the problems associated with personal injury claims including quantification issues and the role of insurance.
LECTURE A01 (56199)
2026-09-02 - 2026-12-09
MW 15:30 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
LAW 580 - Trusts
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A brief survey of the historical development of the trust. Definition and classification of trusts. Creation of express trust; the three certainties. Completely and incompletely constituted trusts. Secret, protective, discretionary and illusory trusts. Charitable trust and the rule against perpetuities. Cy-pres doctrine. Non-charitable purpose trusts. Implied or resulting trusts. Constructive trusts. Revocation, termination and variation of trusts. The appointment, retirement and removal of trustees. Duties, discretion and powers of trustees. Breach of trust.
LECTURE B01 (81120)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MW 15:30 - 16:50
LAW 599 - Seminars on Specialized Legal Topics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
These seminars will cover specialized topics of emerging importance in the law at a senior level. The particular topic covered would vary dependent on the availability of Faculty with necessary teaching competence, student interest, and the needs of the legal profession. Sections may be offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.
SEMINAR B01 (79273)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MW 10:30 - 11:50