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Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
You be the judge is a virtual tour that gives students the opportunity to participate in a sentencing hearing. There are four cases to choose from, all based on real-life matters. Students receive information from victims, offenders, prosecutors, defence lawyers and the judge before sentencing the offender. You be the judge: virtual tour is supported by You be the judge VCE teacher notes, available here.
A comprehensive resource to aid in researching the elements, defences, and origins of a civil offence
This explains the important support roles played by registrars and judicial registrars, including hearing Interlocutory matters and dispute resolution through mediation.
The Parliamentary Education Office offers a comprehensive introduction to Australia's Parliament, covering its structure, functions, and the roles of its members. This resource is designed to help students and the public understand the legislative process, the separation of powers, and how citizens can engage with the democratic system.
Victoria Law Foundation’s own teacher-in-residence, David Thomson, introduces Unit 3 Legal Studies concepts including the principles of justice, guides students through answering questions, and gives tips on how to study effectively.
This series involves a situation with dangerous driving causing death. This highlights the roles of the defence and prosecution, and of solicitor and barrister.
By watching this resource, we aim for students to possess understanding Unit 3, AOS 1, Outcome 1 of the Legal Studies, study design (2024-2028)
Judicial College of Victoria manual on sentencing, of particular use are: Topic: 6 Sentencing Principles, and Topic 7: Sentencing Purposes.
Consent Compass provides practical resources, online learning and expert information to support discussions with young people about sex, pleasure and the law.
Details the various roles of the HC including to interpret the Constitution
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.