Stage 1

Humanities - Legal Studies

Course Length:

1 semester

Delivery:

4 semester rotation (Different content)
Entry point at any semester

SACE Subject Title:

Legal Studies

SACE credits:

10 credits

Recommended Background:

English or English Literary Studies

Acceleration Opportunity:

Teacher Recommendation

Pathways:

Stage 2 Legal Studies

Course Overview

Stage 1 Legal Studies is a subject that caters to students who have an interest in pursuing career pathways such as law, medicine, journalism, or any other profession where ethics and an understanding of law are fundamental. This pathway will help prepare students for Stage 2 Legal Studies as well as research and academic writing at university.


At its heart, Stage 1 Legal Studies focuses on critical thinking skills and fosters students’ abilities to analyse and evaluate. The course equips students to use evidence to create effective arguments to advocate for things they believe in.


Students study a range of fascinating and practical legal focus areas such as criminal law, civil law, human rights, technology and the law, driving and the law, workers’ rights, and international law.


It is recommended that students successfully complete at least 1 semester of Stage 1 Legal Studies if they wish to enrol in Stage 2 Legal Studies.

Assessment 

  • Inquiry (Written Investigation)
  • Presentation (Group Presentation)
  • Analytical Response (Exam)