VCE Legal Studies Question Thread

[cameotodd]

Alright thanks Alter!

[meganrobyn]

Hey guys, in the exam, is it best to start from the questions that are high in marks such as the 10 marker and the 8 marker etc, or do it in the natural order from beginning to end?

And most people make their stupidest mistakes near the start of the exam, so keep that in mind if starting with any significant questions.

I personally always do it in the natural order - I'm wiped out if I do long ones early; I know what time management I need if I want to reserve enough time for the long ones at the end; I never forget to do any questions; and I like warming up at the start.

Only way to know is to do a few under exam conditions yourself.

[cameotodd]

Guys, the study design states that we must have 'an overview of three types of sanctions and their specific purpose'. Now my book 'Justice and Outcomes VCE Legal Studies 3/4' has more than 3 types of sanctions. Does that mean that you only need to know 3 of them for the exam and therefore they can't ask about a specific type of sanction on the exam?

[thaaanyan]

Guys, the study design states that we must have 'an overview of three types of sanctions and their specific purpose'. Now my book 'Justice and Outcomes VCE Legal Studies 3/4' has more than 3 types of sanctions. Does that mean that you only need to know 3 of them for the exam and therefore they can't ask about a specific type of sanction on the exam?

yeah, i guess so, that seems about right. if it doesn't specify a type of sanction they can't ask you a question on that specific type. can i ask you guys where in the course you're up to/where your class is up to? i think mine is lagging behind.
also, i was wandering, can vcaa ask an 8/10 mark question on "evaluate mediation" or something? like an 8 - 10 mark one just ONE ADR? thanks!

[cameotodd]

yeah, i guess so, that seems about right. if it doesn't specify a type of sanction they can't ask you a question on that specific type. can i ask you guys where in the course you're up to/where your class is up to? i think mine is lagging behind.
also, i was wandering, can vcaa ask an 8/10 mark question on "evaluate mediation" or something? like an 8 - 10 mark one just ONE ADR? thanks!

Thanks! Currently we're about to finish 'Criminal Procedures' and are about to start 'Civil Procedures' followed by the 'Jury System'. What about you guys?

[thaaanyan]

Thanks! Currently we're about to finish 'Criminal Procedures' and are about to start 'Civil Procedures' followed by the 'Jury System'. What about you guys?

we're roughly a chapter behind you guys, finishing off the adversary system. i'm a bit behind (on the chapter before that) due to some health issues, but i think i can catch up! thank-you!

[cameotodd]

we're roughly a chapter behind you guys, finishing off the adversary system. i'm a bit behind (on the chapter before that) due to some health issues, but i think i can catch up! thank-you!

Ah ok fair enough! I hope your health issues are all good now

[clarke54321]

Are precedents established in the Court of Appeal binding on the Supreme Court (Trial Division)?

[meganrobyn]

Are precedents established in the Court of Appeal binding on the Supreme Court (Trial Division)?

What do you think? Try applying your definition of precedent and let people confirm your understanding or explain why they disagree with you.

[Corbz]

I'm curious to how to answer this question I was given if anyone could help

Penny was on trial at VCAT, she was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment and is now appealing this decision.

Reword this statement and then explain the role of VCAT using one example 7 Marks

[cameotodd]

I'm curious to how to answer this question I was given if anyone could help

Penny was on trial at VCAT, she was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment and is now appealing this decision.

Reword this statement and then explain the role of VCAT using one example 7 Marks

Hmm interesting question, I'll try and answer.

Well at VCAT there are hearings not trials, plus imprisonment is a criminal sanction and will not be imposed at a hearing at VCAT as VCAT only hears civil matters. And also, even if we assume that Penny is appealing the 5 year imprisonment, all appeals from VCAT can only be made on points of law. As for the role of VCAT I'm sure you can do that yourself.

[meganrobyn]

Hmm interesting question, I'll try and answer.

Well at VCAT there are hearings not trials, plus imprisonment is a criminal sanction and will not be imposed at a hearing at VCAT as VCAT only hears civil matters. And also, even if we assume that Penny is appealing the 5 year imprisonment, all appeals from VCAT can only be made on points of law. As for the role of VCAT I'm sure you can do that yourself.

Absolutely - but I was thinking of short-cutting it and just flipping VCAT to the County Court (or Supreme Court) to make the rest correct...?

7 marks is a really strange allocation for a question that can be answered that quickly, though - and, let's face it, the role of VCAT only takes so long. Can we perhaps correct the punctuation, too?

[cameotodd]

Absolutely - but I was thinking of short-cutting it and just flipping VCAT to the County Court (or Supreme Court) to make the rest correct...?

7 marks is a really strange allocation for a question that can be answered that quickly, though - and, let's face it, the role of VCAT only takes so long. Can we perhaps correct the punctuation, too?

True, I guess you could do that but I thought due to the fact that the second part of the question was on the role of VCAT, we had to keep the answer based around VCAT.

[meganrobyn]

True, I guess you could do that but I thought due to the fact that the second part of the question was on the role of VCAT, we had to keep the answer based around VCAT.

That might be what the person who wrote the question was thinking, but, if so, they forgot that they have to actually put that requirement into the question!

[HasibA]

Hey guys, i was just wondering (sorta late to ask ) but do we always include cases into every question? i know they aren't really necessary in questions with less allocated marks, but i'm kinda confused about the whole idea about cases?

I've been using the standard cases (Mabo case, trigwell case, Kevin and jennifer etc.) , but i just don't see how i can insert them into a 4-6 markers? Are they really only reserved for the 8-10 markers? thanks guys