- Last updated:
- 16 January 2019
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Overview
About Legal Studies
Legal Studies focuses on the interaction between society and the discipline of law and explores the role and development of law in response to current issues. Students study the legal system and how it regulates activities and aims to protect the rights of individuals, while balancing these with obligations and responsibilities.
Subject summary
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| General |
Internal assessment (75%) External assessment (25%) | Up to 4 | Yes |
What will students learn?
In studying Legal Studies, students will learn about:
- beyond reasonable doubt
- balance of probabilities
- law, governance and change
- human rights in legal contexts.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- examination — combination response (25%)
- investigation — inquiry report (25%)
- investigation — argumentative essay (25%)
- examination — combination response (25%).
Where can Legal Studies lead?
Studying Legal Studies can lead to:
- law
- law enforcement
- criminology
- justice studies
- politics.
More information
Email LegalStudies@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0384.
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