When you study Legal Studies you will learn about the law making process and specific areas of the law such as criminal law, family law, industrial relations (how the law protects you in the workforce), laws dealing with renting and buying property, making contracts and civil law eg trespassing, defamation, neighbourhood disputes. You will also have the opportunity to study a legal area of your interest, which could be environment law, technology and the law.

Assessment: You will be required to complete three to four assessment pieces per semester. This assessment will be in-class tests, research assignments and oral presentations. The work you do in Year 11 is developmental and you will learn how to apply these skills, through critical evaluations of the law, over the two years of study.

 

Career Pathways: If you enjoy Legal Studies, you may want to pursue a career as a Legal Practitioner, Legal Officer, Social Worker, Teacher, Police Officer, Accountant, Youth Worker, Counsellor.

Costs: Covered by Resource Hire Scheme, plus cost of excursions and conference ($20).

 

Phone:  (07) 3327 8314 (Staffroom)