Overview
What you will study
Recent domestic and international public emergencies have created unprecedented and thorny legal issues across many different areas of law. More and more legal professionals across all areas of practice are being forced to seek and provide guidance in situations where there is little certainty, but quick and decisive action is required.
The Law of Emergencies - Practical Strategies in Disaster Preparedness, Management and Recovery course offered by York University is designed specifically for legal professionals in private practice, in-house or in government who want to develop an expertise in the emerging area of “emergency law”. You will learn how to address the legal issues arising from emergency conditions, disasters and converging crises in our increasingly volatile and uncertain world.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Crises and the Law: Frameworks for Identification and Response
- Emergency Legislation and Regulation in Canada
- Emergency Management and the Public Law Framework: The Impact of Constitutional, Administrative and International Law
- Private Law Tools for Emergency Response
- Current and Evolving Issues in The Law of Emergencies: Government Relations, Crisis Advising and Recent Developments
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Dates coming soon.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Law Emergency & Disaster Management View 38 other Short Courses in Public Law in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Lawyers from all areas of practice
- Government lawyers, policy advisors and officials (federal, provincial and municipal)
- In-house counsel
- Emergency and disaster management professionals
Tuition Fee
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International
3295 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3295 CAD for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
3295 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3295 CAD for the full programme during 5 days.
$3,295 + TAX
Living costs for Toronto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.