VCE Legal Studies Unit 4 Exam Preparation by David Thomson, VLF Teacher in Residence.
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
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This video is specifically targeted to Unit 1 Headstart. It provides a fantastic overview of the topics and expectations of Unit 1 Legal Studies.
This series deals with a case relating to a workplace injury resulting from negligence. This Video contains the judgement and the final reward of remedies for the plaintiff.
The Australian Electoral commission has created a fantastic fact sheet with information about the requirement of a double majority for a referendum.
Here is a link to the VLRC's teacher and students resource page.
A series of videos showcasing the mock ADR processes can be found here
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.
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)
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