This guide aims to set students up with strong study practices and habits for year 12 by providing tools and advice on ways to order notes as well as providing relevant information on Units 1 & 2 of the Legal studies design.
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Resources and guidance for VCE Legal Studies, civics, citizenship and social studies teachers and students
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
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A fully scripted model mediation designed to show students the procedure for the mediation of a dispute. Based on the real case of Grant v Australian Knitting Mills Limited. Also demonstrates the effectiveness of mediation as a method of dispute resolution.
Notes for Legal Studies students on the "People and the Australian Constitution" section of the Study Design - updated as of June 2025.
These three pages are a great handout for students, and civics learners alike. They detail the way in which jurors are selected, the history behind the development of Victoria's jury system - and all the jury electorates.
By watching this resource, we aim for students to possess understanding Class Actions, Unit 3, AOS 2, Outcome 2 of the Legal Studies, study design (2024-2028).
This guide aims to assist students with their units 3 and 4 Legal studies study by providing example answers as well as explaining what different task words ask of students in the exam.
Notable examples of precedent evolution from the Privy Court to Australia, including famous cases such as Donoghue and Stevenson and tasks for students. This is an excellent read for the avid civics learner, and for students completing VCE Legal Studies Unit 4, A.O.S. 1
This factsheet provides information and explains Class Actions using examples for students and teachers to use in their studies of VCE Legal Studies specifically in relation to references the 2024-2028 Legal Studies curriculum has regarding Class Actions.
Relevant to Unit 2, AOS 3 & Unit 4 AOS 1 of the Victorian Legal Studies Study Design 2024 and onwards. This is a summary of the context and case of Koowarta, who made a claim on the basis of section 109, invalidity between Commonwealth and State Law, where the question was asked: Does the Federal Government have the right to legislate the Anti-Discrimination Act?
Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s account and perspective during his time as junior barrister in the case.
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
Identifying when your issue or problem has a legal aspect and learn how the law can help.

Identifying when your issue or problem has a legal aspect and learn how the law can help.

Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.

Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.

Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen

Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen

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