Level 3 Legal Studies
L3LEGS Course DescriptionHead of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Collier, Ms J. Dewe.
Recommended Prior LearningTo 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.
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.
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/StationeryA Spiral-bound exercise book with dividers.