Legal Studies

This course provides students with opportunities to develop their 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 law reform. Students investigate the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.

Cost of course: $20

Course Description

The Preliminary 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 law reform. It examines an individual's rights and responsibilities, how disputes are resolved and examines a contemporary issue concerning the individual and technology. Students have the opportunity to investigate issues that illustrate how the law operates in practice. 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.

What students learn:

Preliminary course

Part I – The Legal System

Part II – The Individual and the Law

Part III – The Law in Practice

The Law in Practice unit is designed to provide opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of the principles of law covered in the first sections of the course. This section may be integrated with Part I and Part II.

HSC course

Core Part I: Crime

Core Part II: Human Rights

Part III: Two options

Two options are chosen from:

Consumers

Global environment and protection

Family

Indigenous peoples

Shelter

Workplace

World order.

Each topic's themes and challenges should be integrated into the study of the topic

Text: Yes

Faculty: HSIE

Contact: Mrs Anna Howard- Head Teacher