HSC Legal Studies Question Thread

[jamonwindeyer]

Hey there I had an essay about Australia's federal government and its responses to World Order issues (how effective) but silly me, I forgot to mention state sovereignty and how that hinders the role of Australia! Is that a deduction of marks in your opinion? I wrote about ineffectiveness in being able to enforce certain things etc. but I didn't directly talk about state sovereignty. What do you think?

Hey Diala! It could perhaps be a bit of an omission, but it doesn't immediately scream a huge loss of marks. There's no single approach to open ended questions like this - If the question doesn't mention state sovereignty then it isn't mandatory to include. It might just be tough to get the required detail without mentioning it (kind of like doing a Human Rights response without mentioning UDHR, ICCPR, or ICESCR). But you should do fine!

[chelseam]

Hi! Do you know if we are expected to know any content from the prelim syllabus for the HSC exam (other than stuff that overlaps with the HSC topics)? Thank you

[jamonwindeyer]

Hi! Do you know if we are expected to know any content from the prelim syllabus for the HSC exam (other than stuff that overlaps with the HSC topics)? Thank you

Hey Chelsea! Nope - Prelim content isn't assessable unless, as you say, there is crossover

[chelseam]

Hey Chelsea! Nope - Prelim content isn't assessable unless, as you say, there is crossover

Sweet! Thanks Jamon

[elysepopplewell]

Hi! Do you know if we are expected to know any content from the prelim syllabus for the HSC exam (other than stuff that overlaps with the HSC topics)? Thank you

I've found that the topic that links over the most is law reform - just because you look closely into the reasons for law reform in preliminary, but it is also a theme and challenge in the HSC course, which is examinable! But you obviously extend your knowledge in the HSC course, but it's great to have your preliminary knowledge there!

[chelseam]

I've found that the topic that links over the most is law reform - just because you look closely into the reasons for law reform in preliminary, but it is also a theme and challenge in the HSC course, which is examinable! But you obviously extend your knowledge in the HSC course, but it's great to have your preliminary knowledge there!

Thanks Elyse!

[Lachlan Morley]

Hi all

How can I relate state soverinty to world order issues, its really troubling me

[elysepopplewell]

Hi all
How can I relate state soverinty to world order issues, its really troubling me

Basically, the biggest challenge is that we can't make states do something they don't want to do. So, we can't force anyone to sign or ratify documents, and even if they do that, we can't force them to follow it if they think it's not in the best interests of their own nation. There's conflict here when there seems to be a global consensus of what is right, or what is best, but each nation has their own concerns, agenda, and demographic, and the UN, or another state, cannot force another state to act in a way that the "offending" state seems to think is in the best interests of their own state. So as much as we'd like to gain complete cooperation on a lot of things - it isn't always possible because state sovereignty can be used at any time as a reason to not engage with a particular document, resolution, treaty, or organisation.

[Mary_a]

Hey Guys,

Has anyone taken Shelter as their topic? If so, does anyone have any notes/LCMID? My teacher is actually incompetent for legal!

Mary x

[Noorijaz]

hi

i wanted to know the CSSA or Independent Trials papers essay question was for the option topic of workplace

preferably the years 2016 and 2015

thanks heaps

[camillablome]

Hi!

Just wondering how many cases you think i should use in a Young Offenders essay? I am definitely going to use the Corey Davis case but I'm finding it hard to find other cases!

Thankyou so much!
Camilla

[bellerina]

"Outline the role of the Family Court of Australia"

The Family Court of Australia was established by the Family Law Act 1975, under the Australian Constitution  and has original jurisdiction on all states and territories except for Western Australia . The court has a pivotal role in addressing complex and serious family matters that was previously handled by state supreme courts, which includes divorce applications, parenting disputes and separation.

Does this make sense?

[marcusgrahamm]

Is anyone else doing a World Order Task into East Timor and/or North Korea ??

if so and you would like to exchange resources that would be awesome

Help much appreciated!

[jamonwindeyer]

Hi!

Just wondering how many cases you think i should use in a Young Offenders essay? I am definitely going to use the Corey Davis case but I'm finding it hard to find other cases!

Thankyou so much!
Camilla

Hey Camilla! FInding cases for Young Offenders is really hard - Having just that case is okay, but if you can find more that would be awesome too. Try finding some extra evidence in some Children's Court Publications

[jamonwindeyer]

"Outline the role of the Family Court of Australia"

The Family Court of Australia was established by the Family Law Act 1975, under the Australian Constitution  and has original jurisdiction on all states and territories except for Western Australia . The court has a pivotal role in addressing complex and serious family matters that was previously handled by state supreme courts, which includes divorce applications, parenting disputes and separation.

Does this make sense?

Great answer bellerina, definitely makes sense. Great work!