LEVEL: Stage 1
SACE Credits: 10 credits
LENGTH: 1 Semester
Recommended background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Law and Globalisation, Year 10 History
Content:
This course is built on the core topic Law and Communities which focuses on why laws exist, how they are made and the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens, as well two additional topics including but not limited to: government, law-making, justice and society, young people and the law, sport and the law, women and the law, family law, emerging legal issues, victims of the law and crime and punishment.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. Students understanding and skills will be assessed in a variety of tasks that may include:
- Three folio tasks – including an infographic or poster that evaluates Australia’s legal system, a media analysis of a current State or National law and an essay exploring Australia’s justice system.
- Investigation into a contemporary legal issue and the processes involved in creating a new law.
- Collaborative practical activities that requires students to actively demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of legal concepts / court hearings.
- Short answer tests on legal principles
- Mock trial participation
Leads to: Stage 2 Legal Studies