Stage 1 Legal Studies

SACE CREDITS: 10 credits

KEY CONTACT: Amanda Chandler

RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND:
Year 10 HASS and/or Year 10 20th Century History, Year 10 Legal Studies or Year 10 Tourism

COURSE CONTENT:
Legal Studies explores Australia’s legal heritage and the dynamic nature of the Australian legal system within a global context. Students are provided with an understanding of the structures of the Australian legal system and how that system responds and contributes to social change while acknowledging tradition.

Excursion: A visit to the Law Courts will enable students to learn how the legal system works and how everyone is treated equally under the law.

ASSESSMENT:
Assessment types
1. Folio
2. Issues study
3. Presentation

COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO:
Stage 2 Legal Studies or any other subject from this area of study such as Stage 2 Modern History, Stage 2 Ancient Studies or Stage 2 Tourism.

SUBJECT COSTS: Nil