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Course Description
Course Description
The Preliminary Course develops students’ understanding of the nature and functions of law through the examination of the law-making processes and institutions.
The HSC Course, through the use of a range of contemporary examples, students develop the ability to investigate criminal law, human rights and other legal issues as well as evaluate the effectiveness of the law in achieving justice.
Main Topics Covered
Main Topics Covered
Year 11 Course
The Legal System 40% of Course Time
The Individual and the State 30% of Course Time
The Law in Practice 30% of Course Time
Year 12 Course
Crime 30% of Course Time
Human Rights 20% of Course Time
Two Options 50% of Course Time
Options include consumers, families, global environmental, indigenous peoples, shelter, workplace and world order
Key Themes Incorporated Across Topics: the role of the law in encouraging cooperation and resolving conflict, issues of compliance and non-compliance, extent to which law reflects moral and ethical standards, the role of law reform, the extent to which the law balances the rights of individuals and society, the effectiveness of legal and non-legal measures in achieving justice.
Assessment: HSC Course
Assessment: HSC Course
External Assessment
A three hour written examination
Internal Assessment
Knowledge and understanding
Inquiry and research
Communication of Legal Studies information
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