Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Legal Studies

L3LEGS
Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Collier, Ms J. Dewe.

Recommended Prior Learning

To be accepted for this course students must have earned NCEA Level 2.

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.

Faculties:

Social Science


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.

Career Pathways

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



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
A Spiral-bound exercise book with dividers.

										

								


				





    

        
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
KHS aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, 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, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.