Legal Studies

Duration: 
Full Year
Compulsory: 
No

A study of four topics provides an exploration of the Australian legal system from the local level to its global connections. Students examine the key concepts of parliamentary democracy, constitutional government, and participation. Central to this understanding is the concept that law-making and dispute resolution are social forces that can affect individuals or groups; generate social, economic, or technological change; and cause conflict or inequity within society.
Whilst it is not necessary to complete Legal Studies in Stage 1 to do this subject in Stage 2 it is advantageous. Note: that most of the humanities subjects in Stage 1 will give you a reasonable skill foundation to do this subject.

Topics cover four broad groups:

  • The Australian Legal System
  • Constitutional Government
  • Law-making
  • Justice Systems

ASSESSMENT
School Based Assessment

  • Folio 50%
  • Inquiry 20%

External Assessment

  • Exam 30%

THRIVE • RESPECT • INTEGRITY

We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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