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Faculty of Law
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4
(519) 253-3000 ext. 2925
fax: (519) 973-7064
uwlaw@uwindsor.ca
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON Canada N9B 3P4
(519) 253-3000 ext. 2925
fax: (519) 973-7064
uwlaw@uwindsor.ca
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University of Windsor
| J.D./LL.B. Program Required Courses Law I Property Law This course examines tenures and estates; landlord and tenant; leasements, covenants, licenses and profits; future interests and the Rule against Perpetuities; mortgages; elements of personal property, the social control of land. An American property law module is also taught. Contracts Formation of contracts, considerations; writing (and the Statute of Frauds); mutual assent; third party beneficiaries; capacity of parties; performance, breach and conditions; fraud and misrepresentations; remedies; quasicontracts. An American contract law module is also taught. Criminal Law This course examines the principles of criminal liability, the elements of particular crimes; exploration of major problems of the criminal law and its administration, viewed as a method controlling socially undesirable behaviour. An American criminal law module is also taught. Constitutional Law A general introduction to the Canadian Constitution, with particular emphasis on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Topics include the nature of a constitution, constitutional history, parliamentary democracy, separation of powers, legislative process, rule of law, independence of the judiciary, the concept and process of judicial review of legislation, principles of federalism, introduction to division of powers and constitutional amendment. Discussion of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms will focus on the nature of constitutional protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms, mobility rights, equality rights, group rights, the limitation of nonobstante clauses and enforcement of the Charter. Access to Justice - J.D. This course examines the role of law, legal institutions and lawyers in social change relating to Access to Justice. The course includes an examination of the idea of Access to Justice and an overview of its implication for courts and legislatures. The course will concentrate on critical consideration of the decision-making processes and outcomes of administrative agencies. Applied Legal Theory and Analysis (ALTA) J.D./LL.B. Applied Legal Theory & Analysis is a nine-credit hour comprehensive comparative research-and-writing course. Students learn the differences and similarities between the legal systems of the United States and Canada including, among other things, governmental structure, court structure, jurisdiction, procedure, statutes, case law, administrative materials, secondary materials, ethics, and citation. Equally important, they explore the writing protocols in each country and prepare a number of written assignments, including memoranda, client letters, pleadings, an appellate brief, and a factum. They also participate in several comparative legal- reasoning-and-analysis exercises in which they draft interrogatories, affidavits, and contracts. The course is structured so that for almost every major American assignment or exercise, there is a comparative Canadian assignment or exercise. This permits students to learn the law in each country more thoroughly, because at all times they are studying one jurisdiction’s legal system through the lens of another. Additionally, students attend numerous training sessions at both law schools on American and Canadian computer-assisted legal research, including Westlaw, LEXIS, Quicklaw, and eCarswell. They also meet with a variety of legal professionals from both sides of the border, either through formal in-class lectures, or through UDM and Windsor law school functions. The highlight of the course involves student participation in two moot court experiences, each one specifically designed for the jurisdiction in which it takes place. The course concludes with a technology unit based on legal Internet research and international law, in which students collaborate to prepare a software presentation. Taxation An introduction to the Federal income tax system. This course will cover the concept of gross income, identification of income subject to taxation, identification of the proper taxpayer, deductions in computing taxable income, basic tax accounting and timing principles, and capital gains and losses. Professional Responsibility An attorney's relationship to clients, the court, the bar and society are explored to define the essential responsibilities of the profession. Lawyer conflicts and the Code of Professional Responsibilities are studied in detail. Law II Civil Procedure A study of the procedure in a civil action in Ontario with comparative material from other jurisdictions including: historical background, organization and jurisdiction of courts, pleadings, discovery, parties, amendment and disposition without trial. American Constitutional Law A study of the origins and fundamentals of judicial review and the constitutional litigation process, and of several important constitutional law topics: federalism, including federal powers, regulation of commerce, and intergovernmental immunities; separation of powers, including the powers of the Presidency and interbranch conflicts and immunities; state action; procedural and substantive due process; freedom of speech; and the antidiscrimination principles of the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. Some topics are covered in depth. Others (particularly free speech and equal protection) are introduced, with detailed coverage provided by advanced constitutional law courses. Evidence The law of evidence in trials; judicial notice; demonstrative evidence; testimonial evidence; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; circumstantial proof; burden of proof; presumptions and other procedural consideration; privilege and other exclusionary rules. Special attention will be given to the Federal Rules of Evidence. A Canadian Evidence module is also taught. Torts I & II The historical development of tort liability is considered including: the intentional torts of battery, assault, and false imprisonment. The negligence issues of proximate cause, contributory negligence and assumption of the risk are also discussed. Damages, strict liability, the relationship of tort and contract, defamation, invasion of privacy, no fault concepts, and comparative negligence are also covered. A Canadian Torts module is also taught. Commercial Law - Sales The course in Sales has been redesigned to provide a more comprehensive coverage of both domestic and international transactions in goods. Articles 2 (sales of goods) and 2A (leases) of the Uniform and Commercial Code and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods will receive comprehensive attention. Law of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) This course examines the law of the North American Free Trade Agreement as part of general international economic law. NAFTA will be placed in the context of the development of the World Trade Organization. Comparisons may be made to the law and structures of other regional trading arrangements, such as the European Union. The course will consider relevant international agreements and aspects of domestic trade law in the NAFTA countries. Comparative Civil Procedure This course covers the rules regulating litigation in United States courts. Special emphasis is placed on areas where Canadian and U.S. procedure differ. Topics include subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, venue, the Erie doctrine, and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Law III Payment Systems A study of the law pertaining to methods of commercial payments of money both domestically and internationally. The subject matter includes the Canadian and US law of negotiable instruments, letters of credit and wire transfers. Secured Transactions A study of the law of secured transactions involving personal property. The following statutes, and related statutes, will be examined: Ontario Personal Property Security Act, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, The US Bankruptcy Code. Business Organizations This course provides the student with an introduction to relevant concepts in the selection of form of business enterprise. General principles of agency are covered, as well as those of partnership. The bulk of the course deals with principles of corporate law, specifically, the formation of the corporation; the rights and duties of the corporate actors (shareholders, directors and officers); remedies available to aggrieved parties. The course also introduces the students to some variations of corporate form, such as closely-held corporations and the new limited liability corporation. To a lesser extent, the student will be familiarized with some of the more complex problems facing corporations, such as securities regulation, takeovers, and corporate control problems. Extensive treatment of these latter issues, however, is left for the more advanced courses in corporate law. Canada U.S. Business Transactions A study of the law pertaining to methods of commercial payments of money both domestically and internationally. The subject matter includes the Canadian and US law of negotiable instruments, letters of credit and wire transfers. *electives sufficient to complete 44 total credits at Windsor and 60 total credits at Detroit Mercy. The University of Detroit Mercy and the University of Windsor Ontario Schools of law have collaborated to create the first joint American/Canadian law degree program. Students complete 104 credits in three years and successful graduates receive both their Juris Doctor and their Bachelor of Laws degrees. The J.D./LL.B. Program is a demanding program of study designed to:
the United States;
standards of competence, professional ethics, and concerns for justice as exemplified by the tradition of the legal profession in both countries. Why a Joint Degree? In a global economy competition is fierce. A key success factor is the ability to provide a service that your competitor cannot match. A Joint degree can be the first step to advancing your competitive edge. Trade has increased 109% among the NAFTA countries, from $297 billion (US) in 1993 to $622 billion (US) in 2001. Daily, the NAFTA countries perform approximately $1.7 billion (US) in trilateral trade. Many firms and businesses have developed relationships with foreign firms in order to serve their clients’ needs. An individual educated in both Canada and the United States can help clients expand their businesses and investments under NAFTA. Application Procedures Applicants must have successfully completed their undergraduate degree no later than the beginning of August in the year of entry. Applications are considered for first year enrollment; current law students cannot transfer into the J.D./LL.B. Program. The admissions committee is made up of faculty from the University of Detroit Mercy and the University of Windsor. As a joint degree program, faculty members from both institutions view your application. Applicants to the J.D./LL.B. program apply through the Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS). Please note that the deadline web page “Compass.OLSAS” states the application deadline is November 1; this deadline does not apply to the J.D./LL.B. Program. All applicants to the JD/LLB Program must complete the following: a) OLSAS application b) University of Windsor Personal Profile c) All official transcripts d) Current LSAT score e) Two (2) letters of reference (one academic and one non-academic) f) ***JD/LLB Supplemental form g) ***Application fee - In light of the dual handling of the application material, by the two institutions, the University of Detroit Mercy requires a fee of $60 U.S. to fully process your application. ***The Supplemental form and the application fee must be mailed to:
School of Law, 651 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48226 Attention: JD/LLB Program Director usual Canadian and American immigration requirements to obtain visas for entry into Canada and the United States. Assistance with visa applications will be provided for admitted students. Tuition Enrollment in the J.D./LL.B. Program requires registration at, and payment of tuition to, both the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law. In addition, other non-tuition charges at both institutions, such as membership in student organizations, are also payable and may vary from year to year. One of the unique features of the program is locked in tuition fees. In order to increase accessibility and stability at a time when tuition fees are rising yearly, both schools expect to hold annual tuition constant for the three-year program. Therefore, upon admission to the J.D./LL.B. Program, the cost of tuition for your first year will be the rate you pay for your 3 years in the program. Course of Study The program requires a student to successfully complete 60 credit hours of course work at the University of Detroit Mercy and 44 credit hours of course work at the University of Windsor. The program is structured with required courses at both institutions. Comparative modules were created through collaborative efforts on the part of faculty at both institutions. These modules provide comparative analysis of American and Canadian laws and are a key feature of the J.D./LL.B. Program. The program is designed to enable a student to obtain an American Bar Association –approved Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and the nationally recognized Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Windsor within three calendar years. 1. First Year
Contracts (6 credits), Criminal Law (5 credits), Constitutional Law (5 credits), Access to Justice-JD/LLB (3 credits). At Detroit Mercy: Applied Legal Theory and Analysis (ALTA) (9 credits). at Windsor include a module of U.S. law. The ALTA course at Detroit Mercy is specially designed for students in the J.D./LL.B. program. Students will learn the legal research methods and legal processes involved in both the United States and Canada, as well as prepare a number of written assignments and participate in a Moot Court experience specifically designed for each jurisdiction. 2. Summer After First Year
Professional Responsibility (3 credits).
At Windsor: Civil Procedure (4 credits) At Detroit Mercy: American Constitutional Law (4 credits), Evidence* (5 credits), Torts* (4 credits). Second Term: All courses at Detroit Mercy: Commercial Law-Sales* (3 credits), Law of the North American Free Trade Agreement* (3 credits), Torts II* (4 credits), Comparative Civil Procedure (3 credits).
Secured Transactions* (5 credits), electives sufficient to complete 44 total credits at Windsor. At Detroit Mercy: Business Organizations* (5 credits), Canada-U.S. Business Transactions* to be designated (3 or 4 credits), sufficient electives to make up 60 total credits at Detroit Mercy. and Canadian law. The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is an American Bar Association accredited law school and, therefore, the J.D. degree is recognized by all state bar associations. However, states may have permanent residency requirements for non-citizens and other requirements that must be met before a person may write bar examinations and/or practice law. Students must inform themselves concerning, and satisfy the requirements of, the U.S. jurisdictions where they may wish to seek admission to the bar.
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