What are the main sources and types of law, and evaluate the effectiveness of laws.

What are the purposes and key concepts of criminal law?

What are the key concepts in the determination of a criminal case? 

Students will analyse legal principles and the principles of justice

Examine cases and examples in relevant areas of law 

Apply legal knowledge and theory to real and simulated situations

Assessment consists of written tests and written projects

What are they key concepts in civil law?

What are the key concepts in the resolution of a civil dispute?

What are the ways in which human rights are protected in Australia?

Students will analyse civil law and human rights. 

Examine cases and examples in relevant areas of law 

Apply legal knowledge and theory to real and simulated situations

Assessment consists of written tests and written projects

What are the core principles of our justice system?

How does Victorian Criminal Justice System achieve fairness, access and equality for all who use it?

How can civil disputes be fairly resolved, and what are your options when seeking a resolution?

Students will analyse legal principles and the principles of justice.

Examine cases and examples in relevant areas of law.

Apply legal knowledge and theory to real and simulated situations.

Assessment consists of written tests, case study analyses and structured questions. 

What is the Australian Constitution and how does it structure our legal system?

How is law created at the Commonwealth and State levels?

How is law reform achieved and rights protected through the parliaments, courts and international organisations?

Students will analyse legal principles and the principles of justice.

Examine cases and examples in relevant areas of law.

Apply legal knowledge and theory to real and simulated situations.

Assessment consists of written tests, case study analyses and structured questions.