This is a general course given to freshmen, providing for an overview of the various aspects of the concept of law, with emphasis on the relationship between law, jurisprudence, equity, courts, society, and public policy. The course considers the nature and role of law. It  examines the role and function of a legal system by considering why laws develop, how laws are created, interpreted and applied and the role that law plays in regulating and administering justice within a society. The relationship between law, judicial reasoning, public policy and politics is also explored. All topics are presented through selected provisions of law, cases, and other materials depicting settled principles and current developments, both local and international.

This course encourages critical reflection on the nature of law, the central issues of jurisprudence and the concepts and techniques used in the operation of legal systems.