Legal Studies
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Why study VCE Legal Studies?
To get a better understanding of the institutions and principles that are essential to the Australian legal system, such as parliament, courts and the Australian Constitution.
To explore real-life case studies in the areas of criminal law, civil law, constitutional law and human rights.
To use legal reasoning to argue a case for or against a party in a civil matter and a criminal matter.
To appreciate the ability of people to actively seek to influence changes in the law.
To consider whether the Victorian justice system achieves justice.
To build the skills of research, analysis, legal reasoning and critical thinking.
Areas of Study
UNIT 1: The presumption of innocence
Legal foundations
Proving guilt
Sanctions
UNIT 2: Wrongs and rights
Civil liability
Remedies
Human rights
UNIT 3: Rights and justice
The Victorian criminal justice system
The Victorian civil justice system
UNIT 4: The people, the law and reform
The people and the law-makers
The people and reform
What students enjoy Legal Studies?
Those who like to apply reasoning and decision making to legal cases and issues.
Those who enjoy evaluating processes and forming opinions about legal issues.
Which subjects complement Legal Studies?
Legal Studies fits in with many subjects, however it particularly goes well with:
History
Australian and Global Politics
Economics
English
Literature
Where can Legal Studies lead in the future?
The skills and knowledge acquired in Legal Studies are relevant to many areas of life and the workplace.
Particularly relevant industries include:
Law
Policing
Criminology
Journalism
Academia
Policy development
Government
Aid/development work
Assessments in Legal Studies
Legal Studies has one or two SACs per Outcome (Area of Study).
In Year 11, these are a range of tasks including:
Short answer and extended questions
Case studies
Research reports
Oral presentations
There are also two internal examinations at the end of Unit 1 and Unit 2.
In Year 12, all SACs are written tasks (short answer, extended response, case studies). There is one external (VCAA) examination in November.
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