Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Kat Anderson.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
10 credits in a Level 2 writing-rich subject including one writing-based standard
13 Legal Studies
This course aims to give students an in-depth knowledge, understanding and appreciation of NZ's legal system. This course is valuable for students who wish to study law or criminal justice at tertiary level or have a career which is linked to the legal system. Students to not need to have studied L2 Legal Studies in order to study Level 3 Legal Studies
This course offers Unit Standards at Achieve, Merit and Excellence grades. (Not a UE Subject)
Potential Components
Term 1
U.S. 27843 v3 Evaluate a concept of law in relation to an actual situation, 4 credits, 22 March
We will explore the mens rea defence of provocation and the privacy law and public sharing of information. Students will also complete a research task on a human rights topic.
Term 2
U.S 27840 v2a Evaluate concepts of justice in relation to a specific situation, 4 credits
Students will learn to explore and evaluate the theories or principles that inform how we judge the fairness of the application of law. This includes name suppression, the judge and jury system and retributive and restorative justice.
U.S. 32360 v1 Evaluate key concepts of New Zealand's legal system from pre-European practices to current practices - 4 credits Assessment timing TBC
Students will evaluate key concepts of New Zealand's legal system including the impact that traditional and introduced legal systems have had on individuals and society.
Term 3
U.S. 27849 v3 Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue, 4 Credits, Term 4
Students will analyse the legal processes that were followed in relation to three significant legal issues including:
-The enactment of the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2010
-The negotiations around the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
-The Waitangi Tribunal and the Maori language claim
Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 16 credits