Level 3 Legal Studies
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Collier.
Legal Studies explore the role of law in society and New Zealand’s laws and legal system. Also, the systems that support the legal system are influenced by the cultural, moral, ethical, environmental, political, social, and economic values of the day. Therefore, the course has a broad appeal to many students who care about justice.
Level 3 Legal Studies develops and encourages forming opinions, debate, and political consciousness. The course enables students to:
• Gain informed respect for the law that enables them to operate as confident and responsible citizens in a diverse society.
• Sharpen their capacity to evaluate the concepts, principles, systems, and processes of the New Zealand Legal System; the history of law; and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Areas of study: Contract, Crime, Freedom of Speech, International Treaties, Challenging State Power.
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course students must have earned NCEA Level 2.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Spiral-bound exercise book with dividers.
Assessment Information
This is a Unit Standard Course. All internal assessments are open book with all Standards available for Achieve, Merit, and Excellence. There are NO EXAMS.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Evaluate a concept of democracy and government in relation to restraint on state power
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Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to an actual situation
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Evaluate litigation and dispute resolution processes in relation to challenging state power
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Evaluate systems of government and their formation
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Evaluate credit options and select debt management strategies to manage personal finances
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Barrister, Police Officer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Foreign Policy Officer, Personal Assistant, Emergency Management Officer, Importer/Exporter, Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Policy Analyst, Probation Officer, Intelligence Officer, Court Registry Officer, Security Analyst,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.