The best preparation for teaching law is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in law and society or criminology. Courses can be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education adviser and/or the subject course director. Additional courses in law, criminal procedure, justice and other areas related to law may be included in this teaching subject. 24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/LAW 3051 6.00.

First Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 36 credits as follows: 12 credits minimum in criminal law and 12 credits from philosophy of law or crime and social conditions. The remaining 12 credits must be at the 3000- or 4000-year level.

Second Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete 24 credits as follows: 12 credits minimum in criminal law and six credits from philosophy of law or crime and social conditions. The remaining six credits must be at the 3000- or 4000-year level.