Level 2 Legal Studies
Level 2
Course Code: 2ZLAW
Who can I talk to: Mr Hughes
Legal studies explores the role of law in society and New Zealand’s laws and legal system. To be informed citizens, young people need an understanding of the concepts, principles, and processes that provide the foundations for our legal system and of the issues that confront it. Legal studies offers students the opportunity to gain such understanding in a New Zealand and a global context. Students are encouraged to learn in a collaborative environment and to reflect on -and be considerate of- opinions of others that may well differ due to cultural, moral, ethical, environmental, political and social backgrounds.
Course Information
What Knowledge Will I Develop?
The course aims to empower students with a wide knowledge base that assists them to be informed lifelong learners and contributors to society when dealing with a wide range of legal applications. We cover systems of government, reasons behind crimes and our delivery of justice, consumer law, rights and responsibilities of students.
How Will The Course Contribute To My Qualification?
| Code | Title | Credits | Internal | External | Core | Optional | L1 Literacy | L1 Numeracy | UE Reading | UE Writing | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8555 | Describe the objectives and application of consumer law | 3 | y | y | 06-10-2021 | ||||||
| US27842 | Explain concepts of law | 4 | y | y | y | 20-08-2021 | |||||
| US10337 | Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students | 3 | y | y | 10-06-2021 | ||||||
| US27839 | Explain concepts of justice | 4 | y | y | 14-04-2021 | ||||||
| US27851 | Explain systems for the formation of central government, and their consequences in a New Zealand context | 4 | y | y | 15-03-2021 | ||||||
| US8545 | Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime | 3 | y | y | 07-07-2021 |
Credits: 21
Does this course provide a pathway to University Entrance? No
Entry Requirements
All students welcome.
Course Related Costs
No course costs for students.
Companion Subjects
Any literacy based subjects
Subject Combination Notes
Not applicable
