3LST
This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Legal Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Gordon, Mrs S. McCabe.

Students will gain a broad understanding of how law develops in our society so that they can take their full place within it, as confident, informed and responsible young adults. It helps students understand their rights, roles and responsibilities as participants in a legal system within a democratic society. Students will also gain an understanding of how New Zealand government works and compare this to other governments in the world. There will be field trips that include the Justice Precinct to observe New Zealand law in action.

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

Students are expected to complete the four units offered below.

Not a UE approved subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

Nil. This course is complemented by study of Level 2 Legal Studies, History and Classical Studies, but does not exclude students who have not done these.

Assessment Information

All assessments are internally assessed in open book tests.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 10347 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the New Zealand legal system


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27840 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to an actual situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27849 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27852 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate systems of government and their formation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0