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. NOEXAMS.
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
Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime
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Describe the application of New Zealand law to personal relationships
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Describe legal and non-legal consequences and protections relating to family violence and child abuse
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Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students
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Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the New Zealand legal system
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Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to an actual situation
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Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue
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Police Officer, Legal Executive, Court Registry Officer, Barrister, Probation Officer, Solicitor, Judge, Corrections Officer, Personal Assistant, Policy Analyst, Emergency Management Officer, Importer/Exporter, Intelligence Officer, Financial Adviser, Foreign Policy Officer, Security Analyst, Fishery Officer, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard,
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.