Legal Studies
Course Type: Board Developed Course (ATAR)
Units: 2
Prerequisites: N/A
Exclusions: N/A
The Year 11 course develops students’ knowledge and understanding of the nature and functions of law and law-making, the development of Australian and international legal systems, the Australian constitution and the role of the individual. This is achieved by investigating, analysing and synthesising legal information and investigating legal issues from a variety of perspectives.
The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.
Year 11 Modules:
The Legal System
The individual and The Law
The Law in Practice
Excursion: Downing Centre Courts
HSC Modules:
Crime
Human Rights
Family
Consumers
HSC Exam: 3 hours written
University:
Bachelor of Law
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Global Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Theology Laws
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Laws and Criminal Justice
Careers:
Law Clerk
Lawyer
Paralegal
Court officer
Criminologist
Police officer
Youth Worker
Research officer
Social worker
Sociologist
Teacher (K-6/7-12)
Counsellor
Cultural heritage officer
Economist
Environmental health officer
Foreign affairs & trade officer
Health promotion officer
Education aide
Family day carer
Human resources officer
Indigenous community liaison officer
Disability services instructor
Journalist
Real estate agent
Public servant