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