Level 2 Legal Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Filipo.
L2 Legal Studies
The Legal Studies course is designed to enable students to: Understand the role of law in society, Understand the basic principles and processes of the NZ Legal System, Understand how laws are made and amended in New Zealand, Identify how law impacts on the lives of individuals and groups and Develop an active understanding of consumer rights and responsibilities.
The course content includes:
The Role of Law in Society, Law Making, Crime, Rights and Responsibilities, Contracts, Youth Justice, Consumer Law and Disputes Resolution.
Future Areas of interest and study: This course provides students with an introduction to the New Zealand legal system which can be continued on with at tertiary level.
Course Overview
Term 1
The Role of Law in Society.
Term 2
Crime, Rights and Responsibilities
Term 3
Consumer Law and Disputes Resolution
Term 4
Law Making, , Contracts, Youth Justice
Pathway
Assessment Information
All assessments are internal standardsYoutube Clip is a sample of what we can learn and understand in legal studies
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students
NZQA Info
Explain concepts of democracy and government in a New Zealand context
NZQA Info
Explain concepts of justice
NZQA Info
Explain concepts of law
NZQA Info
Explain litigation and dispute resolution processes
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.