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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 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 aim of the course is to engage with contemporary legal issues in today’s society.
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 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 aim of the course is to engage with contemporary legal issues in today’s society.
It covers: The Legal System, The Individual and the State and The Law in Practice.
It covers: The Legal System, The Individual and the State and The Law in Practice.
The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies that consider how changes in societies influence law reform.
The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies that consider how changes in societies influence law reform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is legal studies for me?
Are you interested in the Australian legal system and how the law influences the most vulnerable groups in society? Are you keen on lots of classroom discussions about legal issues? If so, then Legal Studies sounds like a very suitable subject for you! I personally find HSC Legal Studies to be an immensely rewarding subject, where I got to learn more about the most pressing issues facing our country. However, Legal Studies is definitely not everybody’s cup of tea. Like any HSC subject, it involves hard work. But hard work in the form of copious amounts of readings per week, a lot of writing (the most out of all HSC subjects) and intense memorisation. If you can’t take on stacks of readings and analytical writing, Legal Studies might not be for you.
Key themes incorporated across all topics
Key themes incorporated across all topics
Justice
Law & Society
Culture
Values and Ethics
Conflict and Cooperation
Continuity and Change
Legal Processes and Institutions
Effectiveness of the Legal System
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
Legal Studies is assessed using research projects, media article analysis, class tests and examinations. The exams contain multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
What should I be able to do at the end of the course
Use and understand terms used in the legal process
Recognise legal problems and demonstrate logical reasoning in applying legal principles
Develop a working knowledge of the Australian legal system
Understand the evolution of the current legal system
Evaluate the effectiveness of our legal system
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Core Topics:
Crime
Human Rights
Two Focus Studies are chosen from:
Two Focus Studies are chosen from:
Consumers
Family
Global Environment
Indigenous People
Shelter
Technological Change
Workplace
World Order
How will this subject help me in the future?
How will this subject help me in the future?
Legal Studies, when combined with further study can lead to careers in the police service, the court system, business, youth work, and corrective services as solicitors, barristers, law clerks etc. Growth areas are in family law, business law and the laws relating to negligence and duty of care.
What does this course cost?
No subject fees, but excursions where relevant.
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