Level 3 Legal Studies
13LEG Course DescriptionContact Person: S. Ward
Legal Studies consists of a full year course which is stand-alone. Students will study various aspects of the legal system in depth. Unit Standards marked with an asterisk (*) may be awarded with Achieved, Merit or Excellence grades. The course will include a selection from the standards listed below.
Contributions and Equipment
$40 for a Student Workbook and additional materials
Entry Requirements
None
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 10347 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of the development of the New Zealand legal system | 3 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 27837 v2 Evaluate a concept of democracy and government in relation to restraint on state power | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27840 v2 Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to a specific situation | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27843 v2 Evaluate a concept of law in relation to a specific situation | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27846 v2 Evaluate litigation and dispute resolution processes in relation to challenging state power | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27849 v2 Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27852 v2 Evaluate systems of government and their formation | 3 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 29 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 29 credits.
Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.