1LAW

1 Legal Studies

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mr R. McBrearty.

In this course, we explore the concept of Law in Aotearoa New Zealand. We will look into understanding laws, how they're created and their impact on wider society.


Skills/content you will cover in this course:

  • Debate and discussion

  • Research

  • Writing 

  • Analysis of information


Skills you need to be successful in this course - research skills, writing skills (both on paper and device), developing arguments, debating, analysing information and situations. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - further studies in Legal Studies or Law. Further studies into Aotearoa New Zealand and our histories. 

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

General stationery and 1B5 exercise book

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27835 v3
NZQA Info

Describe concepts of democracy and government


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27838 v3
NZQA Info

Describe concepts of justice


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27841 v3
NZQA Info

Describe the purpose of law


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27844 v3
NZQA Info

Describe litigation processes in New Zealand


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27847 v3
NZQA Info

Describe law making processes


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.