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Originally Posted by Makarov
On an unrelated note, the last thing that Canada (well, Canadian lawyers anyway) need(s) is another law school.
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This is a concern. Since I went to UBC, IIRC the class was down-sized by 25%, because too many people were graduating and not finding work.
Here is a link to the full notice by the Law Society of Alberta:
http://www.lawsociety.ab.ca/docs/def...6.htm?sfvrsn=2
I have read it a couple of times, and I'm not sure what the point of it is. I'm not sure if it was just a news item, or if they were raising a red flag. I think it is raising the question as to whether there is anything inconsistent in a faith-based university educating lawyers in a system with ethical requirements and a Charter of Rights.
These are some oaths that lawyers must swear in being admitted to the Bar:
Alberta:
"That I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors according to the law. That I will as a Barrister and Solicitor conduct all causes and matters faithfully and to the best of my ability. I will not seek to destroy anyone’s property. I will not promote suits upon frivolous pretences. I will not pervert the law to favor or prejudice anyone, but in all things will conduct myself truly and with integrity. I will uphold and maintain the Sovereign’s interest and that of my fellow citizens according to the law in force in Alberta."
Ontario:
I accept the honour and privilege, duty and responsibility of practising law as a barrister and solicitor in the Province of Ontario. I shall protect and defend the rights and interests of such persons as may employ me. I shall conduct all cases faithfully and to the best of my ability. I shall neglect no one’s interest and shall faithfully serve and diligently represent the best interests of my client. I shall not refuse causes of complaint reasonably founded, nor shall I promote suits upon frivolous pretences. I shall not pervert the law to favour or prejudice any one, but in all things I shall conduct myself honestly and with integrity and civility. I shall seek to ensure access to justice and access to legal services. I shall seek to improve the administration of justice. I shall champion the rule of law and safeguard the rights and freedoms of all persons. I shall strictly observe and uphold the ethical standards that govern my profession. All this I do swear or affirm to observe and perform to the best of my knowledge and ability.
I'm not sure a graduate of TWU is any more likely to discriminate against a group of people than a graduate from a secular school.
Probably professors at TWU would have a particular point of view or agenda, but so did many of the faculty at UBC. The Federation of Law Societies of Canada can monitor the curriculum.