Legal Careers in the Indigenous Context
Description
In this activity, students learn about the variety of law-related jobs. This activity was designed with the realities of Indigenous people in mind and has been reviewed by Indigenous professionals. Accompanying the activity are testimonials from positive Indigenous role models.
Educational objectives
- To think about potential careers in law
- To discover some of the lesser-known legal careers
- To present positive role models of Indigenous people working in the field of law
Subjects and subject-specific competencies
Culture and Citizenship in Québec - Secondary
Secondary II
Cultural realities and compulsory main concepts: Democracy and social order - Democratic institutions in Québec and Canada.
Compulsory specific concepts, and related topics and examples: Political organization of Indigenous Peoples.
Secondary IV
Cultural realities and compulsory main concepts: Justice and the law - Legal and judicial institutions.
Compulsory specific concepts, and related topics and examples: Courts and legal recourse.
- Competency 1: Studies cultural realities:
- Establishes the scope of the object of study:
- Calls on relevant concepts.
- Collects information.
- Establishes the scope of the object of study:
Exploration of Vocational Training
- Competency 1: Explores vocational training (learns about different trades and occupations)
Personal Orientation Project
- Competency 2: Contemplates his/her learning and work possibilities (considers possible career paths)
Work-Oriented Training Path
Duration
One period
Broad areas of learning
- Career Planning and Entrepreneurship:
- Familiarity with the world of work, social roles and occupations and trades
Cross-curricular competencies
- Uses information: Gathers information and puts it to use
- Achieves his/her potential: Recognizes his/her personal characteristics
Related content
Video footage:
- Discover inspiring Indigenous professionals in the Legal Careers (English and French)
- A volunteer legal professional can visit your class to lead the workshop The Law: It’s Not Like in the Movies! This is designed to help students understand the main players and various steps in a criminal trial.
External resources
- The Emploi Quebec information website (IMT en ligne) has information on various careers, including job descriptions, job prospects and required training.
- monemploi.com (French only) provides a list and explanations of careers in the field of law and public order.
- Emploi Québec also has a search tool for careers (French only).
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Partner-Members
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