Unit 4: Dispute resolution
Classroom September 2008
This learning activity involves students identifying and responding to a series of legal documents, any of which could be used as stimulus material in the November examinations. (Editor's contribution)
This file contains a structure or outline that student can use when constructing their revision notes for the Unit 3-4 course. I have found it particularly useful for those students who struggle to know how to set up their notes, and what to include. (Editor’s contribution)July 2008 updates
- Area of Study 2 – Jury system. This is a worksheet and articles on the jury system, which has been contributed by Anna Anetoudis from Wheelers Hill Secondary College. [Jury System]
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Area of Study 2 – Activity relating to evaluation of the legal system. This activity uses media coverage of the recent comments made by Victorian Attorney General Rob Hulls about high lawyer’s fees and criticism of the adversary system of trial to consider the effectiveness of the civil justice system. (Editor’s contribution) [Evaluation]
May 2008 updates
Unit 4: Dispute resolution Area of Study 1 - sample test on criminal cases and civil dispute.
Classroom September 2007 upload
Revision activity 1
A quiz on key terminology used throughout the course. This quiz is in the form of an excel spreadsheet, requiring students to identify and enter the term being defined. If students enter the correct name, the relevant cell will be coloured in green, so that they are able to self-correct their glossary. Incorrect responses see the cell left uncoloured. (Editor’s contribution)
File name: CL_LS_407_3
Revision activity 2
Key words for use in constructing concept maps. These are lists of key words for a few of the areas of study across the course. It is intended that these key words be reproduced for students, cut out and given to them to arrange to find links and relationships between key parts of topics. There is no ideal solution – it is whatever makes sense to the students to aid in their understanding. (Editor’s contribution)
File name: CL_LS_407_4
Classroom August 2007 upload
Course Outline
Course outline and suggested timeline for Unit 4. - Editor's contribution
Assessment task on court processes and procedures.
This activity refers to the criminal and civil cases that arose as a result of the death of David Hookes and questions students on criminal and civil court processes and procedures. (Editor's contribution)
Activity relating to access to justice.
This activity has been provided by Louie Traikovski, of Ilim College, and is in the form of questions that relate to an article that appeared in The Age newspaper early this year. If members cannot gain access to the article, then please contact the VCTA for a copy.
Classroom supplements Issue 4, 2008
- Legal update (LS408_1, issue 4, October 2008) Word or PDF
- Units 3 and 4 capacity matrices (LS408_2, issue 4, October 2008) Word or PDF
- Legal Studies Units 3 and 4 practice exam 2008 and suggested answers (LS408_3, issue 4, October 2008) Word or PDF
Compak Supplements Issue 3
Engaging students in understanding the adversary system: worksheets and suggested answers (Word, 376K, LS308_1.doc, Issue 3, August 2008, pages 82-84)
The Staircase: film study response sheet (Word, 96K, LS308_2.doc, Issue 3, August 2008, page 86)
VCAT: flow chart, assessment task and criteria sheets, and suggested answers (Word, 104K, LS308_3.doc, Issue 3, August 2008, pages 87-88)
Supplements to Compak Issue 4 2007
Legal Studies Units 3 and 4 examination survival guide (LS407_2, issue 4, October 2007) Word or PDF
Advice from the VCE Legal Studies assessors 2006 (LS407_3, issue 4, October 2007) Word or PDF
Legal Studies Units 3 and 4 practice exam 2007 and suggested answers (LS407_4, issue 4, October 2007) Word or PDF
Compak Issue 3 2007 Supplements
Insights into the jury room: supplementary resources for teachers (PDF, 100K, LS307_1.pdf, Issue 3, August 2007, pages 85-88)
Previously uploaded resources
Area of Study 1 - Criminal cases and civil disputes
A Case Study of a WorkCover Claim
A learning activity relating to part of Unit 4 Area of Study 1 � jurisdictions of courts and reasons for court hierarchy. A fascinating case study of a WorkCover claim that� progressed from the Magistrates� Court to the High Court. (September 2006
�Quiz on Courts and Tribunals. This quiz is set up as an Excel spreadsheet, requiring students to name the appropriate court or VCAT list for the given case example. If students enter the correct name, the relevant cell will be coloured in green so that they are able to self-correct this quick quiz.
Note that the punctuation needs to be correct for the answer to register.
The courts research activity for Unit 1 may also be useful for some Unit 4 classes, with some modification, such as the addition of information on civil jurisdiction.
Area of Study 2 - Court Processes and Procedures
Secrets of the Jury Room
Related to Unit 4 Area of Study 2 is a worksheet designed for use with the program Secrets of the Jury Room. This program aired on SBS in November 2005. The program is supported by a website, and shows the way in which two different juries deal with the same fictional case (September 2006).
Two different assessment tasks relating to Unit 4 Area of Study 2.
One task is a set of structured questions relating to criminal procedure, civil procedure, the adversary system and the jury system (September 2006).
In the other task, there are two essay topics that both relate to the last three dot points of the Study Design (September 2006).
The sentencing Advisory Council has released a series of case study activities on sentencing specifically for use with Legal Studies students. These are relevant to both Unit 1, Area of Study 1 and Unit 4, Area of Study 2. Visit their revised website at www.sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au and look under 'Project' for these activities. The website also contains a range of other useful and interesting information on sentencing, including current sentencing statistics.
November Revision Questions
A number of questions for both Units 3 and 4 that can be download for students to� complete in order to assist them in their revision for the November examination. Suggested solutions have been included, but we recommend that students check with their teachers with any concerns or queries. (September 2006)
Compak Issue 3 2006
Sample Folio Exercises for Outcome 2 in Unit 4
David Brisset, Firbank GrammarThis sample set of folio exercises is suitable for assessment of Outcome 2 in Unit 4. A second set of folio exercises for Outcome 2 is provided as a Compak supplement.
Examining the Effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System
Jules Aldous, Shelford Girls� Grammar
This resource discusses the recent Mokbel case and Assistant Commissioner Simon Overland�s criticisms of the criminal justice system. It also includes a response to the criticisms by John Cain, CEO of the Law Institute of Victoria. The resource could be used by Legal Studies Unit 4 students to examine the effectiveness of bail and committals and to explore some proposed changes to the criminal justice system. Questions are provided that direct students to additional information about the proposed changes.
Using PowerPoint to Create Legal Studies Revision Notes
Jules Aldous, Shelford Girls� Grammar
This resource outlines strategies for using PowerPoint techniques to create revision notes. The approach reflects the use of ICT as a creating tool based on the �ICT for Creating� dimension within the ICT learning domain in the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. This dimension covers the use of ICT to process data and information into information and manage data files. This resource includes a PowerPoint template for creating revision notes for Area of Study 1 in Unit 4.
Compak Issue 4 2006
Legal update 2006: Summary (PDF, 188K, LS406_1.pdf, no. 4, October 2006) This article provides a summary of law-related changes including legislative changes, reviews and recommendations, introduced in 2006, which have been categorised as either relating to VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 or Unit 4.
Preparing Students for the 2006 Legal Studies Units 3 and 4 Examination (PDF, 156K, LS406_4.pdf, no. 4, October 2006)
Essential Tools for Legal Studies Units 3 and 4 Revision (PDF, 224K, LS406_5.pdf, no. 4, October 2006)
Legal Studies Units 3 and 4 Practice Exam 2006 and Suggested Answers (PDF, 460K, LS406_6.pdf, no. 4, October 2006)