The most up-to-date resources available for VCE Legal Studies with updated case studies, legislative changes and statistics.
Cambridge Making & Breaking the Law VCE Units 1–4 2nd Edition reflects the increased emphasis on current legal issues; the ability of the justice system to uphold the principles of justice; the rights of individuals; the relationship between the Australian people, the Constitution and law-making bodies; the main influences on law reform; and the overall importance of being an active and involved citizen.
- Comprehensively updated to include legislative changes and the latest data, this new edition ensures students have the most up-to-date information available to develop the knowledge and skills required for VCE success.
- New case studies and news reports highlight relevant and contemporary examples to engage students and expose them to industry practice.
- Practice exam questions at the end of each chapter have been carefully revised to progressively build the skills required for VCE success. Instructions on how to approach each question, including marks and recommended timing, help prepare students for their end-of-year exams.
- An even greater variety of tables and graphic organisers, photos, clear diagrams and flowcharts support the written content and make the book accessible for all students.
Discover more features:
- This series is supported by the VCTA, the leading association for legal studies education.
- Fully aligned to the 2018–22 VCE Legal Studies study design, each chapter clearly outlines the applicable Unit and Area of Study that is being addressed.
- Legal briefs provide more in-depth analysis of legal issues and highlight contemporary legal issues. These can be discussed in the classroom or used to form the basis of assessment tasks. Students learn to apply knowledge of legal concepts and principles to current world issues.
- Notes in the margin provide students with an ongoing summary of the key points of each topic, which can be used for revision.
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Unit 1 Guilt and liability
Area of study 1
1 Legal foundations
Area of study 2
2 Presumption of innocence
3 A criminal offence: theft, robbery and burglary
4 A criminal offence: murder and other forms of homicide
Area of study 3
5 Civil liability
6 An area of civil law: negligence
7 An area of civil law: defamation
Unit 2 Sanctions, remedies and rights
Area of study 1
8 Sanctions
9 A criminal case: theft of car with baby inside
10 A criminal case: shooting murder of an unarmed man
Area of study 2
11 Remedies
12 A civil case: mental health exclusion in travel insurance leads to discrimination
13 A civil case: exposure to asbestos during employment caused cancer
Area of study 3
14 Rights
15 Impact on the protection of rights in Australia
Glossary
Index
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The most up-to-date resources available for VCE Legal Studies with updated case studies, legislative changes and statistics.
Cambridge Making & Breaking the Law VCE Units 1–4 2nd Edition reflects the increased emphasis on current legal issues; the ability of the justice system to uphold the principles of justice; the rights of individuals; the relationship between the Australian people, the Constitution and law-making bodies; the main influences on law reform; and the overall importance of being an active and involved citizen.
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Tim Lee
Tim Lee is an experienced and passionate VCE Legal Studies teacher who has presented at the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association’s (VCTA’s) annual Comview conference and is enthusiastic about innovations that seek to enhance student engagement. Tim completed his undergraduate and honours studies in Criminology and Political Science at the University of Melbourne before returning to university to complete his Master of Teaching. He is currently completing his Master of Education.
David Adam
David Adam obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne in 2014. David currently teaches Legal Studies and Humanities at Northcote High School. He has volunteered for a number of Community Legal Centres and in recognition of his contribution to the Occupy Melbourne Legal Support Team, he was a joint recipient of the Tim McCoy Award for outstanding achievement in human rights. He is passionate about the powerful role of community legal education in maintaining a just and equitable society.
Julie Cain
Julie Cain is the Campus Principal – Senior School at Mount Waverley Secondary College. She has tutored pre-service teachers at university level, is on the Board of Directors of the Victorian Commercial Teachers Association (VCTA) and currently holds the position of President. She is an experienced VCE Business Management, Commerce and Humanities teacher. Julie spent many years assessing VCE Business Management exams, and is a regular presenter at teacher professional development sessions and the annual VCTA Comview Conference. She is also a regular contributor to the VCTA COMPAK teachers’ journal and develops assessment materials for a number of organisations.
Nicholas Ford
Nicholas Ford is a VCE Legal Studies teacher at Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, member of the VCTA Law Related Education Advisory Board, published contributor to VCTA’s journal Compak, and presenter at VCTA’s annual Comview conference on the subject of Legal Studies and Positive Relationships in the Classroom. He has worked as Unit Coordinator and Teaching Associate for Legal Studies Education in the Victorian Secondary Years at Monash University for the past three years and has a background in Special Developmental Education and Student Wellbeing.
Luisa Lipsia
Luisa Lipsia is an experienced VCE Legal Studies teacher and VCAA assessor, and has been an Associate Lecturer in Education at Monash University, focusing on Legal Studies pre-service teachers. She has presented regularly at VCTA conferences and at professional development workshops for new and accomplished legal studies teachers. Luisa has taken part in curriculum development and is passionate about engaging curriculum, particularly in human rights law, participating in events such as Model UN Conventions and Regional, State and National Constitutional Conventions. Prior to becoming a teacher, Luisa worked within the Supreme Court of Victoria as a trust officer.
Angelos Mavridis
Angelos Mavridis is an experienced VCE teacher, having taught Year 12 Legal Studies, English, EAL, National Politics and Global Politics at Haileybury since 1990, and he has been a VCAA Legal Studies examiner. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Melbourne University, majoring in Criminology; and completed two Masters in Education degrees, including TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages), from Monash University.
Michael McCallum
Michael McCallum is an experienced VCE Legal Studies teacher, having taught the subject since 2000. Prior to that, Michael completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Melbourne and was a practising solicitor and partner in a law firm. After gaining his Diploma of Education in teaching, he also completed a Master of Education. He has been a marker for VCAA Units 3&4 Legal Studies exams as well as a regular presenter at teacher workshops and student revision lectures in Legal Studies, and is currently at Clonard College, Geelong.
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