Notes for Legal Studies students on the "People and the Australian Constitution" section of the Study Design - updated as of June 2025.
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Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s recollections of the Tasmanian Dam case reflecting on the legal strategy, courtroom experience, and broader implications of the case.
VCE Legal Studies: Case study suitable for classroom or online learning.
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
Dr Bryan Keon-Cohen’s account and perspective during his time as junior barrister in the case.
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.
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.
The eSafety Commissioner has released a suite of different resources for teachers and other educators to learn how to handle different online scenarios, such topics include the likes of cyberbullying.
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.
Statistics for students and teachers to use for VCE Legal Studies, specifically in relation to references the 2024-2028 Legal Studies curriculum has regarding First Nation Peoples.
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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.

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Resources and general know-how to be an active citizen

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