The papers that make up this volume were produced on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the opening of Osgoode Hall, one of Toronto’s landmark buildings. This event presented a unique opportunity for reflection on the legal profession and its role in Canadian history. The “legal profession” is simultaneously a trade organization, a corporate ideology, an important cultural actor, and an aggregation of individuals known both for their zealous pursuit of their clients’ interests and for their assertive individualism. This book offers essays that seek to add to the understanding of Canada’s legal profession and to provide a background to inform conversation concerning its past, present, and future.
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The Promise and Perils of Law
Lawyers in Canadian history
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ISBN | 9781552211663 |
Publication Date | 07/03/2009 |
Format | Hardback |
Page extent | 320 |
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Part 1 – Historical Perspectives on Legal Education
Part 2 – Historical Reflections on the Practice of Law
Part 3 – Quebec: A Distinct Legal History
Part 4 – The Rule of Law, Impeachment, and Bureaucratic Regulation
Part 5 – Race Issues: Diversifying the Bar and Its Legal Strategies
Part 6 – Gender Issues: The Impact of Women on the Profession
List of Contributors/ Index