do you understand what's happening in our courts do you know how to influence changes in the law do you want to know more about your legal rights legal studies is one of the most popular vce subjects it provides you with the opportunity to understand the operation of our justice system so why should you choose legal studies here is what some students have to say what I found really interesting about vce legal studies is that you discuss how the legal system works and how the law works I have learned to question what Justice really means studying legal studies really helped me prepare for my first year of paralegal studies at University I am already familiar with a lot of the terms and Concepts discussed in lectures [Music] questions of Justice is our legal process Fair do all parties receive a fair hearing are all people treated equally before the law do all people have an equal opportunity to present their case do they understand their rights and how to resolve a dispute throughout the course you will question if our justice system achieves the principles of fairness equality and access to Justice at illegal studies in legal studies you will explore how law shapes our society and examine the rights responsibilities and roles of individuals and groups consider a range of ways disputes can be resolved evaluate contemporary legal cases and the extent to which these cases reflect the principles of Justice develop the ability to research and analyze Legal Information and apply legal reasoning and decision-making skills apply critical thinking to solve legal problems foreign decision-making processes and the ways in which individuals can influence the law making [Music] discuss concepts of justice and human rights so how is the course constructed and what is involved unit one in this unit you will explore the main sources and types of Law and assess the effectiveness of laws you will examine the purposes and key Concept of criminal law [Music] and use legal reasoning to argue the criminal culpability of an accused person you will explain the concepts that determine a criminal case and discuss the principles of Justice and the ability of sanctions such as imprisonment and fines to achieve their purpose in the criminal system thank you unit 2. in this unit you will look at how civil law aims to protect the rights of individuals when rights are disregarded a dispute may arise that requires some form of resolution you examine two areas of civil law in detail using case studies from the past four years possible areas that might be covered include negligence or trespass [Music] you investigate remedies to disputes and explain the effectiveness of Remedies in achieving the principles of Justice you will develop an understanding of Human Rights including looking at the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and the universal Declaration of Human Rights units three and four [Music] in these units you study how disputes are resolved you review the role of bodies such as the quartz vcat and consumer affairs Victoria in the legal system you investigate the extent to which the principles of Justice are upheld you discuss recent reforms or recommendations to improve the justice system you explore the law-making powers of Parliament [Music] how the Constitution protects the Australian people and the significance of the role of the high court you also will investigate the relationship between parliaments and the courts in law making and consider the roles of the individual the media and law reform bodies in influencing law reform so remember there's a lot more to legal studies than meets the eye after all it's one of life's Essentials because legal matters [Music] foreign foreign [Music]