13LST

NCEA Level 3 Legal Studies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. Hingston.


Why study legal studies?

Students of legal studies explore law as an integral aspect of society, investigate how laws are applied in everyday life and consider how laws relate to and are affected by the changing needs and values of society. In doing so, students gain an informed respect for the law that enables them to operate as confident and responsible citizens in a diverse society. The legal market today is thriving and there are a number of satisfying and stimulating career opportunities that sit outside a formal law degree. New regulations, economic growth, advances in technology and rising caseloads have fuelled the demand for a growing range of talented legal professionals. 

Here is an overview of some rewarding legal career opportunities: Workplace Relations Advisor, Legal Nurse Consultant, E-Discovery Consultant, Public Order and Safety (Police), the Defence Force, Jury Consultant, Trial Consultant, Legal Executive, Personal Assistant, Office Administration Specialist and Legal Assistant in banks, government departments and other large organisations. 


Recommended Prior Learning

At least 10 credits at Level 2 Legal Studies, English, Geography or History as this is a rich literacy course and students will need a reasonable command of English.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 24
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27837 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a concept of democracy and government in relation to restraint on state power


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27840 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a concept of justice in relation to an actual situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27843 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a concept of law in relation to an actual situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27846 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate litigation and dispute resolution processes in relation to challenging state power


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27849 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate a law making process in relation to a significant legal issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27852 v3
NZQA Info

Evaluate systems of government and their formation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0