NCEA Level 2 Legal Studies 201
LEG201 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs J. Struthers.
Legal Studies 201
Legal Studies is a course designed for students to gain an understanding of the Law in NZ as it relates to them. Legal Studies is a blend of concepts of law, history, politics, senior social studies and sociology. It is a social sciences course designed to make students more aware of the world around them from a legal perspective. Topics include: Crime and Justice, Legal Processes, criminal litigation, court and dispute resolution processes, social action and the United Nations and Human Rights. Students will participate in a range of practical activities including mock trials and debates.
Course Overview
Term 1
How the law works: What is crime? What are torts, for example, negligence, privacy and deffirmation? How do we resolve disputes?
There are Legal Studies unit standards that are assessed in Term 1 covering these ideas. They will help to provide a framework for the rest of the year's course.
Term 2
In Term 2, students will be looking at ideas of Justice and Human Rights. Students will learn through cases and scenarios looking into how we respond to wrongdoing. They will also undertake a social inquiry linked with Human Rights. This will lead to an understanding of what Human Rights are and how countries work to ensure people are treated fairly.
Term 3
This term is about Social Action - how people and groups try to change their society or their country's laws. Students will be involved in a personal social action project related to rights and responsibilities. We will also investigate the ways that different ideas can lead to cultural conflict.
Term 4
Students will continue to explore ideas around conflict in readiness for the external.
Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Classical Studies 301, NCEA Level 3 Geography 301, NCEA Level 3 History 301, NCEA Level 3 Legal Studies 301, NCEA Level 3 Psychology 301
The Legal Studies course provides an understanding of how New Zealand ensures a safe and orderly society. It equips students to be participants in that society and also allows people with a special interest in law and human rights the opportunity to be learning in this area.
Career PathwaysJudge, Workplace Relations Adviser, Barrister, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Personal Assistant, Court Registry Officer, Police Officer, Emergency Management Officer, Corrections Officer, Forensic Scientist, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Probation Officer, Intelligence Officer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere may be optional field trips organised by the teacher.