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Legal Studies covers a broad range of topics and aims to provide an understanding of the role of law in society and the basic processes and principles of the New Zealand legal system. Legal Studies explores and evaluates the ability of the legal system to provide just outcomes for all individuals and groups, giving ākonga a better understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities. Ākonga will develop an appreciation of how the legal system impacts on their lives and how they can influence and change it. This subject can lead to a range of possible careers including the legal profession, business, government service or agencies.
This Legal Studies course enables ākonga to develop an understanding of the role of law and its relationship to everyday life in New Zealand. Ākonga will explore concepts of law such as crime, negligence and contract. They study litigation and dispute resolution processes used in New Zealand, how laws are reformed and different voting systems such as MMP and FPP.
Other major areas of law covered include concepts of democracy and government such as rule of law, separation of powers and liberal democracy, and different concepts of justice, such as restorative justice and marae justice.
No prior learning needed.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 1979 | Describe employment agreements | 10 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 8545 | Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime | 6 | 3 | Internal | SSoSocial and Community Services sector-related standard |
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| 8551 | Describe the application of New Zealand law to personal relationships | 6 | 3 | Internal | SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 8552 | Describe legal and non-legal consequences and protections relating to family violence and child abuse | 6 | 3 | Internal | SSoSocial and Community Services sector-related standard |
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| 8555 | Describe the objectives and evaluate the application of consumer law | 6 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 10337 | Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students | 6 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 27836 | Explain concepts of democracy and government in a New Zealand context | 2 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 27839 | Explain concepts of justice | 2 | 4 | Internal | SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 27842 | Explain concepts of law | 2 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 27845 | Explain litigation and dispute resolution processes | 2 | 4 | Internal | SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
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| 27848 | Explain a law making process | 2 | 4 | Internal | |||
| 27851 | Explain systems of government and their formation and operation in a New Zealand context | 2 | 4 | Internal |