12 Legal Studies
12LST Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs K. Martin
The Legal Studies course is designed to enable students to:
- Understand the role of law in society
- Understand the basic principles and processes of the NZ Legal System
- Understand how laws are made and amended in New Zealand
- Identify how law impacts on the lives of individuals and groups
- Develop an active understanding of consumer rights and responsibilities
The course content includes:
The Role of Law in Society, Law Making, Crime, Rights and Responsibilities, Contracts, Youth Justice, Consumer Law and Disputes Resolution.
Future Areas of interest and study: This course provides students with an introduction to the New Zealand legal system which can be continued on with at tertiary level.
Pathway
13 Business Enterprise & Legal Studies, 13 Business Studies, 13 Economics
Credit Information| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 8545 v5 Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime | 2 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 8555 v5 Describe the objectives and application of consumer law | 2 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 27839 v2 Explain concepts of justice | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27842 v2 Explain concepts of law | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27848 v2 Explain a law making process | 2 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.