Level 3 Legal Studies
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Filipo.
L3 Legal Studies
The course encourages students to discuss ideas collaboratively, and then think about how to apply legal principles to a real life NZ situation.
Legal Studies standards explore the role of law in society and New Zealand's legal system.
You will explore a range of legal issues and look at different perspectives on how the law is made, applied and enforced
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
Entry Requirements
All students welcome, although if you have not taken a Social Science at the senior level before, please talk to the teacher in charge before selecting this option.
Pathway
This will be ideal preparation for students who wish to complete a law degree, manage their own business, or wish to provide value to future employers by being able to interpret new laws that might affect their employer’s business.
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
Evaluate a concept of democracy and government in relation to restraint on state power
NZQA Info
Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to an actual situation
NZQA Info
Evaluate a concept of law in relation to an actual situation
NZQA Info
Evaluate litigation and dispute resolution processes in relation to challenging state power
NZQA Info
Evaluate systems of government and their formation
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.