Pre-requisites
Minimum C result for semester one, Year 10 Humanities
Co-requisites
N/A
Subject Description
Legal Studies focuses on the interaction between society and the law. Students study the legal system and how it aims to protect the rights of individuals, while balancing these with obligations and responsibilities.
Knowledge of the law enables students to have confidence in approaching and accessing the legal system, and provides them with an appreciation of the influences that shape our laws.
Weekly workload in hours
4+ hours
Structure
Beyond reasonable doubt Legal foundations Criminal investigation process Criminal trial process Punishment and sentencing |
Balance of probabilities Civil law foundations Contractual obligations Negligence and the duty of care |
Law, governance and change Governance in Australia Law reform within a dynamic society |
Human rights in legal contexts Human rights The effectiveness of international law Human rights in Australian contexts |
Assessment
Schools devise assessments in Units 1 and 2 to suit their local context. In Units 3 and 4 students complete four summative assessments. The results from each of the assessments are added together to provide a subject score out of 100.
Students will also receive an overall subject result (A-E).
Summative assessment
Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1):
Examination - combination response
| 25% | Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): Investigation - argumentative essay
| 25% |
Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2):
Investigation - inquiry report
| 25% | Summative internal assessment 4 (IA4): Examination - combination response
| 25% |
