L2LEGS

Level 2 Legal Studies

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Collier.

Legal Studies explores 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 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 2 Legal Studies enables students to:  

• Understand the need for laws and recognise the constant pressure of law in their lives and an understanding of its role in society. 

• Relate and apply knowledge of the law to their own lives. 

• Examine the relationships between law and the values and goals of society. 

• Develop knowledge of some of their rights and obligations under criminal and civil law. 

• Describe the need for the law to accommodate differing viewpoints. 


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Areas of study: customary law, rule of rule, personal relationships, negligence and rights and
responsibilities.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course students must have earned NCEA Level 1.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A Spiral-bound exercise book with dividers. These students will hopefully be able to visit a prison facility, a courthouse, and a police station as part of their course. This is likely to incur a small donation towards travel costs.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Unit Standard Course. All open book internal assessments, with the inclusion of 1 Level 3 assessment. 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.

Total Credits Available: 25
Internal Assessed Credits: 25
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 8545 v6
NZQA Info

Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8551 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the application of New Zealand law to personal relationships


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8552 v6
NZQA Info

Describe legal and non-legal consequences and protections relating to family violence and child abuse


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10337 v6
NZQA Info

Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10347 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the New Zealand legal system


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27840 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to an actual situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27849 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.