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January 2010
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FAQs
What
is law?
Law is a set of rules followed by society; it
is also the legal structure and framework that
governs these rules; it is linked to morality
and social norms; it has a sense of purpose;
it is a source of domination and power; it is
the rule of the powerful; it is a concept of
the formality and functionality of moral and
legal principles and the ability of individuals
to perform certain tasks as a group.
How
long does it take to study law?
To study law takes four years in England and
five years in the Caribbean, at the University
of the West Indies. Three years for the law
degree and two years for bar exams in the Caribbean,
and one year in England. There is also an additional
six months internship which has recently been
incorporated for those who have studied in England
in some Caribbean islands, but not required
in St. Lucia.
What
subjects do you study for the law degree?
The law degree would have included the core
subjects like Contract, Property, Land law,
Equity and Trusts, Torts, Jurisprudence, Criminal
law and Public law. Depending on the law school
one is attending, the options available will
vary, but could include more specialised areas
such as Family law, Employment law, Commercial
law, Medical law, and Information Technology.
All of these subjects serve to give students
a sound academic background in law.
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