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Legal Studies 2 unit
Category A: History
Course Description
Preliminary Course [Board Developed] 2 units
HSC Course [Board Developed] 2 units
Legal Studies is a humanities subject that will give students the critical thinking and communication skills necessary to find employment in a number of fields including law, journalism and government. As such, in the course we spend significant time teaching students how to write and provide them with skills they can use in their other subjects.
Students of Legal Studies will develop an understanding of legal concepts and the way the law functions in our society. Being well informed about legal issues, including the rights and responsibilities integral to our society, is part of being an active and informed citizen.
The Preliminary and HSC courses focus on the way in which law is created, how it is structured and how it operates in Australia and internationally. In this, students are required to consider whether laws are effective and whether they achieve justice.
Students will develop an understanding of the implications that legal decisions can have for Australian society and the ways in which the legal system can affect the lives of Australian citizens. A critical understanding of the processes of reform and change will help students to contribute to making our society more equitable for all.
Main Topics Covered:
The Structure of Legal Studies
| PRELIMINARY COURSE (Y11) | HSC COURSE (Y12) |
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Assessment – HSC Course Only
| EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT | INTERNAL ASSESSMENT |
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One three-hour examination. It consists of:
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Students complete a number of assessments including a media file, research essay and trial examination. |
| 100 | 100 |
