Legal Studies

COURSE CONTENT

Theory

The study of Australia’s laws and legal system involves understanding the relationship that exists between the Australian people, the Australian Constitution and law-making bodies. While criminal and civil law aim to achieve social cohesion and protect the rights of individuals, it is the role of the Victorian justice system to protect these rights and uphold the principles of justice: fairness, equality and access.

In this course, students investigate the key concepts of criminal law and civil law, applying these to actual and/or hypothetical scenarios. The enforcement of criminal law and civil law, the methods and institutions that may be used to determine a criminal case or resolve a civil dispute, and the purposes and types of sanctions and remedies will also be explored. Students will also explore the structure and law-making powers of the Commonwealth and state parliaments, as outlined in the Australian Constitution. 

PATHWAYS INTO VCE OR VCE VM

VCE Legal Studies