Level 1 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, Mr D. Samuela.
Legal Studies Level 1
Legal Studies explores the role of law in society and New Zealand's legal system. You will look at how laws are made and enforced, and how different laws impact you as a young person.
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 concepts of democracy and government
NZQA Info
Describe concepts of justice
NZQA Info
Describe the purpose of law
NZQA Info
Describe litigation processes in New Zealand
NZQA Info
Describe law making 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.