2LST
This course requires 2 options.

Level 2 Legal Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. McCabe.

This course gives students an understanding of the law in New Zealand as it relates to their lives and society. It strives to empower students to be active, engaged citizens by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to successfully participate and create change in their communities. It involves field trips, guest speakers, research of current and historical cases, assignment and booklet work.

As this course is fully internally assessed, an attendance rate of 80% or more is required to enter the course.

Not a UE subject.

Pathway

Assessment Information

All standards are internally assessed in open book assessments.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 23
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1979 v11
NZQA Info

Describe employment agreements


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4261 v7
NZQA Info

Identify legal rights and obligations in relation to motor vehicle ownership and operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8545 v6
NZQA Info

Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8551 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the application of New Zealand law to personal relationships


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8555 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the objectives and evaluate the application of consumer law


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12354 v6
NZQA Info

Describe legal rights and responsibilities under tenancy law and means to prevent and resolve related problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27842 v3
NZQA Info

Explain concepts of law


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0