A+ Legal Studies Notes VCE Units 3 & 4

A+ Legal Studies Notes VCE Units 3 & 4 is written in line with the new 2018 VCE Legal Studies Study Design and provides an easy-to-read overview of the Unit 3 & 4 Legal Studies course. The text can be used by teachers to familiarise themselves with the key knowledge and skills required by the Study Design and by students to supplement supplied information and aid understanding of key concepts.

The notes include practice exam questions at the end of each chapter, detailed solutions, revision checklists and a glossary of terms. In addition, 'hot tips' sections and examination advice are included to support students in preparation for school assessed coursework and outcomes.

Contents

• Unit 3: Area of Study 1 – The Victorian criminal justice system
• Chapter 1: Justice
• Chapter 2: Justice and criminal law
• Chapter 3: Determining a criminal case
• Chapter 4: Criminal sanctions
• Unit 3: Area of Study 2 – The Victorian civil justice system
• Chapter 5: Justice and civil law
• Chapter 6: Determining a civil case
• Chapter 7: Civil remedies
• Unit 4: Area of Study 1 – The people and the law
• Chapter 8: The Australian parliamentary system
• Chapter 9: The people and the Australian Constitution
• Unit 4: Area of Study 2
• Chapter 10: The role of parliament in law-making
• Chapter 11: The role of courts in law-making
• Chapter 12: Law reform
• Chapter 13: Examination preparation and revision
• Chapter 14: Solutions to end-of-chapter questions