Essay about Law and Law Review

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|Carleton University |Department of Law and Legal Studies |

Course Outline

|Course: | |LAWS & HIST 3305 C & V – Crime and State in History |
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|Term: | |Winter 2013 |
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|Prerequisites: | |Third year standing |
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|Lecture: | |Monday 18:05-20:55 |
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|Broadcast: (CUTV) |Day & Time: |Tuesday 19:30-22:30 |
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|Instructor: | |Christopher McNaught |
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|Contact: |Office Hrs: |TBA |
| |Telephone: |613-236-8026 |
| |Email: |ckmcnaugh@gmail.com |

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