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Legal Studies

Years 11 & 12

Preliminary Course

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.

Main Topics

  • Part I – The Legal System
  • Part II – The Individual and the Law 
  • Part III – Law in Practice

 

HSC Course

The HSC course investigates the key areas of law, justice and human rights through a variety of focus studies which consider how changes in societies influence law reform.

Main Topics

  • Crime
  • Human RIghts
  • Options - choice of two topics: Consumers, Global Environmental Protection, Indigenous Peoples, Family, Shelter, Workplace, World Order

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