11LEG

Level 1 Legal Studies

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 standards
Youtube 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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27835 v3
NZQA Info

Describe concepts of democracy and government


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27838 v3
NZQA Info

Describe concepts of justice


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27841 v3
NZQA Info

Describe the purpose of law


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27844 v3
NZQA Info

Describe litigation processes in New Zealand


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27847 v3
NZQA Info

Describe law making processes


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.