The Law of Schools and Universities

This resource provides you with all the current developments in education law that affects the operations of educational institutions on a daily basis. It offers a detailed description of the educational framework, an analysis of the legislation and cases highlighting practical issues encountered.

Publication Language: English

Published: February 28, 2007

Publisher: LexisNexis Canada

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Book
$185.00
In Stock ISBN: 9780433447962
Softcover | 270 pages

This new resource provides you with all the current developments in education law that affects the operations of educational institutions on a daily basis. Written in plain language, so both lawyers and non-lawyers can benefit, it offers a detailed description of the educational framework, an analysis of the legislation and cases highlighting the practical issues encountered by these institutions.

With a national scope, this resource covers a range of topic including:

  • The judicial treatment of the discipline of students
  • The language of instruction
  • Liability for accidents
  • Teacher-student relations

Features and Benefits

  • Review of Leading Cases - contains key cases from across Canada, summarized in a concise and easy to read manner that is beneficial to both lawyers and non-lawyers
  • Expert Commentary - offers insight from a renowned expert who explains the legal effects of the legislation and places the cases in perspective
  • Legislation - discusses the most important legislation across Canada dealing with Education Law
  • Superior Organization - helps you find what you are looking for quickly and easily
  • Key Issues - contains all the important issue pertaining to education law, including:
    • The Contractual Framework
    • The Parties to the Educational Process
    • Education Funding
    • Language of Instruction
    • The University Context
    • School Liability
    • Issues pertaining to Discipline

Chapter 1: Contractual Framework
Chapter 2: The Parties to the Educational Process
Chapter 3: Education Funding
Chapter 4: Language of Instruction
Chapter 5: The University Context
Chapter 6: School Liability
Chapter 7: Discipline

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