LAW2502A Introduction PDF

Introduction LAW2502A Ryan Koo [email protected] A little bit about myself Counsel at the Department of Justice since 2017 Currently based in the Law Branch of the Department of Finance Canada Previously worked at Global Affairs Canada and on Parliament Hill Educ...

Introduction LAW2502A Ryan Koo [email protected] A little bit about myself Counsel at the Department of Justice since 2017 Currently based in the Law Branch of the Department of Finance Canada Previously worked at Global Affairs Canada and on Parliament Hill Education 2016 – 2017 Articling Department of Justice Canada 2012 – 2016 Juris Doctor (J.D.) University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law 2012 – 2016 Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Affairs Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA), Carleton University 2006 – 2010 Bachelor of Commerce (B. Comm.) University of Toronto, Trinity College  My work Provides legal and strategic policy advice to the Department of Finance on financial and commercial transactions Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) project Lower Churchill project financial restructuring Focuses on financial institutions and financial r egulatory reforms Provides legal support on high-profile litigation matters, primarily those cases with significant fiscal implications. Contributes to the federal government’s fiscal policy My teaching philosophy A practical approach will be used: promotes hands-on learning, real-world application, and problem solving bridges the gap between theory and practice by introducing practical elements into teaching includes real-life examples and case studies in teaching provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge through discussions and tests My commitments Support you with a 48-hour email policy If I have not responded to your email within 48 hours, please email me again (@[email protected]) Upload PPT lecture slides to help your understanding Hold each 1-hour Q&A session before our midterm and final exams Be fair and reasonable Challenge you, but also to help you develop My expectations Attend each class having read the required materials and ready to answer questions and engage in discussions Do not commit plagiarism or cheating Be respectful to your colleagues Evaluations Participation 10% In-class midterm exam (October 16, 2024) 35% Written assignment (due on November 27, 20 20% 24) Final exam (TBD) 35% Exams Our midterm and final exams will follow the same format. Each will consist of 10 short-answer questions, with each question worth a maximum of 5 marks. The exam also has a fact-pattern question worth a maximum of 25 marks. You have two options: 1. Option A: Answer all the 10 short-answer questions and NOT answer the fact-pat tern question. 2. Option B: Answer only 5 out of the 10 short-answer questions and DO answer th e fact-pattern question. Announcement Volunteer notetakers must take notes for all lectures and have them uploaded within 72 h ours of the lecture date. Notes can be typed and uploaded directly using your personal co mputer, or handwritten notes can be scanned and uploaded to the Ventus portal. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit the PMC Volunteer Notetaking Portal at https://ventus.carleton.ca/notetaker/ to learn how to sign up, and please also let me k now. For more information or assistance please email: [email protected]