Stage 6

Legal Studies

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC

Board Developed Course (Category A)

ATAR Course

Exclusions: None

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

Our society is regulated by a complex set of rules and regulations which both guide and protect individual and community rights. Being well informed about legal issues, including the rights and responsibilities integral to our society, is part of being an active and informed citizen. Students of Legal Studies Stage 6 will develop an understanding of legal concepts and the way the law functions in our society.

The course focuses on the way in which law is generated, how it is structured and how it operates in Australian and international contexts. Learning about our legal system will allow students to investigate the way our society operates and the influences that shape it.

Students will develop an understanding of the implications that legal decisions can have for Australian society and the ways in which the legal system can affect the lives of Australian citizens. A critical understanding of the processes of reform and change will help students to contribute to making our society more equitable for all.

Main Topics Covered:

Preliminary:

    • The Legal System

    • The Individual and the Law

    • Law in Practice

HSC:

    • Crime

    • Human Rights

    • Options including Consumers, Global Environmental Protections, Family, Indigenous Peoples, Shelter, Workplace, World Order


For more information about this course, please see: Mrs Erenbay, Mrs Kalocsai


Also watch this video to learn more about the Preliminary and HSC Legal Studies Course HERE





Why Study Legal Studies?

Legal studies pairs well with other subjects

Legal studies course content enables students to combine their legal studies with business and financial subjects, such as business studies, business services (VET) and financial services (VET). Legal Studies also works quite well with community and family studies for those with an interest in family law or geography for those with an interest in environmental law.

Multitudes of career options

Other than becoming a lawyer, legal studies students are desirable candidates for various other fields such as media, commerce, business, real estate, social work, politics and more. You will find that studying law can take you just about anywhere.

Mastering critical thinking, strong reasoning and analytical skills

The knowledge and skills gained from studying law facilitate students to analyse both sides of complex situations or problems and to devise the best solution based on strong reasoning and critical thinking.

Awareness of rights and responsibilities

Being unaware of rights and responsibilities prohibits you to become the best that you can be as a fellow human. Studying law allows students to understand the reasons behind government rules and regulations.

Development of self-confidence

Studying law is an empowering experience. Legal atudies students often work in groups and actively participate in debates or discussions, such environments nurture good self-esteem and confidence.

Better communication skills and high adaptability towards various career transitions

Legal studies students develop the ability to argue from a basis of evidence in a way which can be hard for others to do; this actively cultivates advanced communication skills, keen problem-solving abilities and the capacity for independent thinking. As a result, students adapt very well in various situations or career transitions.