13LAW

The Law and Me

Course Description

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 and sharpen their capacity to evaluate the concepts, principles, systems, and processes of the New Zealand legal system; the history of law in New Zealand; and the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi.

 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

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