✦ Legal Studies ✦





The HSC Legal Studies course focuses on the principles, structures, institutions and processes inherent in the Australian and international legal systems. Students will understand the various influences on legal structures, including societal values, and gain insight into individuals' rights and responsibilities.


Students are expected to become well informed about contemporary legal issues as well as important legal cases and developments. They will subsequently learn of the processes of reform which can either facilitate or hinder equitable outcomes.



✦ Test Components ✦



The Final HSC Exam



(Time Limit: 3 hrs working + 5 mins reading)





  • S1 – Multiple Choice
  • S2 (Part A) – Short Answer [Human Rights]
  • S2 (Part B) – Essay [Crime]
  • S3 – TWO Essays (Based on class electives)


Topics Included





  • Crime
  • Human Rights
  • Electives (incl. Consumers, Global Environmental Protection, Family, Indigenous Peoples, etc)




✦ What Makes Legal Studies At MSL ✦
Different?



COMPREHENSIVE
TRAINING



We give you the whole package, covering both writing fundamentals and high level skills, such as critical thinking and analysis. By identifying and correcting any gaps in your skillset, we will make sure you're ready for the HSC and any other challenging tasks.


Our training also covers all elements of your HSC exams, giving you the necessary skills, exam techniques and confidence to tackle every section.



LEARN FAST



Are you worried that you've already fallen too far behind your peers?


Do you feel unprepared for your HSC?


To achieve success, you must have the right skills. We understand the value of developing such skills fast and therefore we make it our goal to help you learn fast by training you the right way.



practical
life skills



Your skills are only useful to you if they are practical for the real-world. We make sure the skills you develop translate to both further study and professional work.


We will train you to independently extract important information from long extracts, organise and structure your ideas, and apply the relevant theory.



✦ What Can MSL Do For You? ✦



Establish a Strong Foundation



We'll teach you the essential skills to speed up your learning!



critical thinking & analysis





STRUCTURE & PLANNING





GRAMMAR & SPELLING





research
(laws, Cases, reports, etc)





early preparation





accurately applying
course content





CLEAR, FLUENT &
SUCCINT EXPRESSION





PROOFREADING &
EDITING





time management





Build a Bridge Between Theory & Application



You will learn to apply these skills in useful and practical ways!



multiple choice questions



short answer questions



essay
writing



using evidence to support statements



analysing cases



contemporary
legal issues



❛❛



Success depends upon previous preparation and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure.



– Confucius



Ensure Long-Term Success



confidence



capability



achievement



✦ Hot Tips For Success! ✦



STUDYING & PREPARATION



➤ Build on a strong foundation

Spend time improving your English skills as the Legal Studies course is centred around writing and critical analysis. Being proficient in English will also help you to take concise notes, structure your responses well and answer the question directly.


➤ Keep up to date with note taking

Try not to fall behind as it will only add extra pressure to your Year 12 workload.


➤ Do not neglect the syllabus

Like in every subject, it will state the topics which you must understand thoroughly.


➤ Keep your notes concise (dot points!)

However, make sure to keep the important bits. Efficient note taking is essential for Legal Studies as there’s just so much content to learn.


➤ Consider cross-referencing the teacher’s notes with the textbook

This helpful if your teacher has skipped over a concept or hasn't explained it well.


➤ Practice makes perfect

You'll often hear this phrase but do not be fooled. This statement only applies with REGULAR, FREQUENT practice. Cramming before every exam doesn't count! Practice writing Legal Studies essays regularly to build your confidence.


➤ Prepare early

Don't wait until the week before the exam to seek additional feedback from your teacher, tutor, peers, etc.



EXAM TECHNIQUES



➤ Structure your essays clearly and use subheadings.


➤ Leave extra time for your extended responses and spend less time on multiple choice (and short answers if possible).


➤ Don’t waste / overestimate your time. Try to write fast and use any leftover time at the end to check and proofread your answers.


➤ Integrate evidence (legislation, cases, articles, quotes, etc) into your extended responses appropriately – they must be relevant to the question and your response!



we make it possible.



YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN.





Intensive Training Program

No shortcuts. No limits.



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