Goulburn High School

Justice and Tenacity

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LEGAL STUDIES

 

15220                                                                                     LEGAL STUDIES

Course: Legal Studies                                                Category:  A

2 units for each Preliminary and HSC                         Exclusions:  Nil

Board Developed Course

Course Description:

Legal studies develops students' knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the legal system and its effectiveness in promoting a just and fair society, with a view to empowering students to participate effectively as citizens at the local, national and international level.

Main Topics Covered:

 

Preliminary Course:

·         The Legal System

·         The Individual and the Law

·         Law in practice

 

HSC Course:

·         Human rights

·         Criminal law

·         Consumer law

·         Family law

Particular Course Requirements:

No special requirements

SKILLS/APTITUDE                        IMPORTANT                   NOT SO IMPORTANT

Essay writing                                          *

Research                                                *

Oral Reporting                                                                                               *

Practical Work                                                                                   *

Working in a group or team                                                                         *

Public performance                                                                          *

Meeting Deadlines                                 *

Assessment: HSC Course only

 

External assessment

Weighting

Internal assessment

Weighting

 

A three hour written
     examination

Crime and Human Rights

Family Law

Consumer Law

 

 

 

   50

   25

   25

 

Knowledge and
     understanding

Research

Communication

 

    

     60

     20

     20

 

 

100

 

    100