So I'm kinda new here so there's that I guess.
In the notes I bought at the 3-4 lectures this year, it said we needed to know the specific types of committal procceedings; however, I looked over the study design (I made sure I'm looking at the current one hehe), and all it says is the 'purposes of committal proceedings'.
Also does anyone have an ideas about where to get sample ten mark questions from? I'm really going for that 50 this year, but oof the stress.
Hey! Welcome to the forums
Yes, you're correct. The study design states that you will be required to "explain the purposes of committal proceedings". So what I recommend (and what I did), is to simply have a basic understanding on what committal proceedings are and when they are used (a pre-trial procedure that takes place in the Magistrates' Court for an accused charged with an indictable offence and the accused is pleading not guilty). The purposes of Committal Proceedings are outlined under
Section 97 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009 (Vic) (you don't need to know this statute, but it really adds depth to your answer if you include it!) So, in short, no, you don't need to know the specific types of committal proceedings (still not sure what this means.. do you mean the parts of a committal proceeding?)
As for ten mark questions, take a look at past VCAA papers! Although the questions on pre 2018 exams may no longer be applicable (as they are based on the old study design), parts/all of some of these questions still will be. If you are unsure on whether it is still relevant, take a look at the 2018+ study design/ask here/ask your teacher!
It's nice to see your aiming for that 50! With sustained and consistent effort and work, you'll be setting yourself up for a nice mark for legal studies. Any future questions, feel free to post them here