Overview
Legal Studies examines the institutions and principles that are essential to Australia’s legal system. Students develop an understanding of the rule of law, law-makers, key legal institutions, rights protection in Australia and the justice system. Students consider and evaluate recent and recommended reforms to the criminal and civil justice systems, and engage in an analysis of the extent to which our legal institutions are effective and our justice system achieves the principles of justice. All studies provide a foundation for further study and entry into the workplace. You should choose your studies according to what you enjoy, what you are interested in and your career aspirations. All studies are continually revised and updated to maintain a high degree of relevance and usefulness.
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- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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- Department Commerce
Unit focus areas
Legal Studies Unit 3 - Rights and justice
Legal Studies Unit 4 - The people and the law
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for Legal Studies Units 1 - 4.
Students are advised to complete Legal Studies Units 1 and 2 prior to attempting Units 3 and 4.
Assessments
For Units 3 and 4, students complete School-Assessed Coursework (50%) subject to external moderation and a written examination (50%).
Enrolments and assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
Using the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS), a student is enroled in each of their subjects with both (a) a home school and (b) an assessing school. For more information about enrolments and assessments and what needs to be completed please click the button below to read further information
Integrating technology for learning
The Haileybury Pangea learning community has been designed from the ground up by our brilliant teachers working alongside international researchers in blended learning.
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