A 10 Legal Studies assessment (essay) which is modelled off the Senior Legal studies criteria from the QCAA. Task sheet – explaining task conditions, the criteria and the checkpoints (deadlines). The task was to compile an argumentative essay to present a well-considered solution to a current legal issue which was included in the Baden-Clay case e.g. coercive control / trial by media. PowerPoint – taking students through the assessment requirements and criteria, the scaffolding materials and an example essay {for a human rights law topic}. Referencing guide. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

A PPT designed to introduce 10 Legal studies students to criminal law. It begins with the Rule of Law pyramid and an explanation of the main principles of the legal system (fairness and equality before the law). Students are introduce to some key terms to write in their glossary (common law and doctrine of precedent). They are introduced to the Queensland Criminal Code Act 1899 as well as a list of some other Acts which deal with specific criminal offences, such as drug offences and traffic offences. They are then introduced to the investigation process after an alleged criminal situation is reported. The various potential stakeholders in a crime are explained. Students are introduced to the concept of evidence and the process required for collecting evidence (as outlined in the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act of Queensland). The difference between direct and circumstantial evidence is explained. There is a video for students to watch to understand their rights when engaging with police. Information is provided about what happens when you are charged with an offence. This is followed by information about the rights of Police. Information is provided about Legal Aid (legal assistance available to people from low socio-economic backgrounds in Queensland). NB: In my PPTs I typically underline the information that I want students to write. The rest I use as talking points / visual aids. A resource which I think Legal Studies / Civics teachers will find helpful. If you use it, and like it, please give me a positive star rating / review. NB: My lessons have been designed for use in Australian classrooms and will often feature examples from Queensland legislation.

I made this worksheet for a viewing lesson for my 10 Legal Studies class who were studying criminal law at the time. There are 17 questions designed to go with the first episode of season 1. The Twelve is an Australian television drama series available on streaming platforms including Binge and ClickView. Season 1 follows the story of Kate Lawson, who is on trial for the alleged murder of her niece. The series shows how the twelve jurors bring their personal lives and prejudices to the courtroom. The episode is 60 minutes.