Legal Studies

STAGE 1 - 2026

Legal Studies

Year 11
Length

1 Semester (10 SACE Credits) OR

Full Year (20 SACE Credits)

Pre-requisitesNIL
Additional Costs

1 x A3 Folio $15 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Australia's legal heritage
  • Australian legal system within a global context
  • Structures of the Australian legal system
  • Responses and contributions to social change
  • Dispute resolution and the administration of justice
  • Strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Analytical Response (40%)

Assessment Type 2: Inquiry (30%)

Assessment Type 3: Presentation (30%)

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Curious
  2. Collaborative
  3. Flexible Thinker

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