HSC Legal Studies Question Thread

[jamonwindeyer]

I honestly have 15-25+ LCMID per essay planned and am trying to memorise it all, Ive done pretty well but there’s still a few I can’t remember because of course it’s heaps of stuff but it’s freakin me a little ahh!!

Should I try focus on really memorising the predicted things, and then a little less for others? Or equal for everything

I think predictions are a bit of a falsehood - If you are prepared properly (which you definitely are), then a prediction won't help you because you are prepared for anything. I'd just work on everything equally

Hi guys! For the Option topics (I'm doing Workplace and Family), do they always have at least one of the questions related to the contemporary issues?

It is common for at least one to relate to contemporary issues but it isn't a guarantee

[chelseam]

Hey everyone,

are transnational crimes usually heard in the Supreme Court? Or are they only heard there if they're serious? Thank you 

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey everyone,

are transnational crimes usually heard in the Supreme Court? Or are they only heard there if they're serious? Thank you 

Only if serious, but usually they are since a lot of transnational crimes are quite serious offences (I'm sure there are exceptions, but I'm not sure what they would be specifically)

[chelseam]

Only if serious, but usually they are since a lot of transnational crimes are quite serious offences (I'm sure there are exceptions, but I'm not sure what they would be specifically)

Sweet, thanks Jamon!

[kiiaaa]

hey guys

i was wondering - if for any of the essays questions if they give us a quote do we have to quote it once or twice into our essay or take elements of the quote to use during our essays or how? I'm seeing it a lot and idk how to ensure i adequately answer it
i have an example of what i mean attached

thanks

[mylinh-nguyen]

what are some examples for law reform in crime, I have bail and SNPP but I don't know what else to add

[jamonwindeyer]

hey guys

i was wondering - if for any of the essays questions if they give us a quote do we have to quote it once or twice into our essay or take elements of the quote to use during our essays or how? I'm seeing it a lot and idk how to ensure i adequately answer it
i have an example of what i mean attached

thanks

I had to do this in my HSC exam without ever dealing with a quote in Legal before! I ended up paraphrasing it into my introduction and conclusions, and then throughout the response (topic sentences and conclusions usually) as I felt necessary. For this one, very easy to paraphrase the "injustice for victims bit" into your arguments, for example, putting quotes around it to make it clear what you are doing

what are some examples for law reform in crime, I have bail and SNPP but I don't know what else to add

- Amendments to LEPRA to give police increased powers (particularly with regard to terrorism)
- One punch and lockout laws in response to R v Loveridge
- Amendments to the Jury Act to allow majority verdicts

Are a few additional ideas

[kiiaaa]

I had to do this in my HSC exam without ever dealing with a quote in Legal before! I ended up paraphrasing it into my introduction and conclusions, and then throughout the response (topic sentences and conclusions usually) as I felt necessary. For this one, very easy to paraphrase the "injustice for victims bit" into your arguments, for example, putting quotes around it to make it clear what you are doing

thanks soo much jamon!

[mylinh-nguyen]

I had to do this in my HSC exam without ever dealing with a quote in Legal before! I ended up paraphrasing it into my introduction and conclusions, and then throughout the response (topic sentences and conclusions usually) as I felt necessary. For this one, very easy to paraphrase the "injustice for victims bit" into your arguments, for example, putting quotes around it to make it clear what you are doing

- Amendments to LEPRA to give police increased powers (particularly with regard to terrorism)
- One punch and lockout laws in response to R v Loveridge
- Amendments to the Jury Act to allow majority verdicts

Are a few additional ideas

tthank you so much!

[biancafischer99]

Does it matter if media articles are made up? Will the markers notice?

[Korrasami]

Does it matter if media articles are made up? Will the markers notice?

Try and make them sound legitimate as possible, however I would also recommend learning at least a couple of media articles just so it doesn't look obvious that you've made media articles up. But if you really can't remember them, then making up articles would be your best bet (ONLY if you really can't remember them)

[jamonwindeyer]

Does it matter if media articles are made up? Will the markers notice?

So it definitely matters, the question is whether it will be noticed. I know people who did it and did fine, but ultimately doing it opens you up to lose marks you wouldn't have otherwise lost. All it takes is them noticing one made up case/media, and you've lost your credibility. I'd personally avoid it

[Vinnnnnnyyyyyy]

What's a good criminal investigation process law reform to talk about? I was thinking police powers but I don't know the exact name of the amendment.

[littleshreep]

What's a good criminal investigation process law reform to talk about? I was thinking police powers but I don't know the exact name of the amendment.

LEPRA (reforms in 2014 and 2016)
and also Terrorism reforms - Anti-Terror Act (2002) - preventative detention, Terrorism (Police Powers) Amendment (Investigative Detention) Act 2016 (NSW) - investigative detention following Curtis Cheng death, Terrorism (Police Powers and Parole) Bill 2017 {introduced as an amendment through Terrorism Act 2002} - use of lethal powers following coronial inquest on 2014 Lindt siege, 2005 amendment to Terrorism Act 2002 (NSW) - covert search powers

[rodero]

GOOD LUCK TODAY EVERYONE!