VCE Legal Studies Question Thread

[clarke54321]

Not enough. But you've been a bit wordy with the content you have included, so it looks longer. You haven't said that it's residual powers only; that one or more states can do it; that the powers are able to be used as though they were concurrent; but that the laws only apply in the state or states that referred the power.

Judge it on about 1-1.5 mins per mark for questions below 6 marks, and 1.5-2 mins for questions 6 marks and above. Make up time on the really straightforward definition/answer ones where you can. You need to know how much you can write in the time (I can comfortably write 3-6 lines per mark depending on the question).

Ok then, thank-you. 

[Dem16]

How does the feature of standard and burden of proof contribute to the accessibility of the adversary system?

[HopefulLawStudent]

Heyyy.

So this is gonna sound like a bit of a dumb question but...

How many lines of writing should we have per mark?

Like if it's a 2 marker, should that be 2 lines of writing ideally and a 4 marker = 4 lines of writing or...?

[clarke54321]

Hey guys,

How many 'problems and difficulties faced by individuals using the legal system' should I be learning?

Thank-you

[clarke54321]

Would anyone know if VCAT holds pre-hearing procedures?

Thanks   

[clarke54321]

can we make up articles from SMH, because that's what I did in my trials but not sure if they realised

Hi Emilee,

I'm not sure if you are aware, but this is the Legal Studies Thread for VCE. From the sound of your post it appears that you may be referring to HSC Legal Studies. If so, there is another Legal Studies Thread for HSC, which is very extensive and is likely to cover most of your questions! 

[meganrobyn]

How does the feature of standard and burden of proof contribute to the accessibility of the adversary system?

I don't think it super does...

[meganrobyn]

Heyyy.

So this is gonna sound like a bit of a dumb question but...

How many lines of writing should we have per mark?

Like if it's a 2 marker, should that be 2 lines of writing ideally and a 4 marker = 4 lines of writing or...?

Some very straightforward answer/definition questions will be fewer than this, but, generally, 3-6 lines per mark.

[meganrobyn]

Would anyone know if VCAT holds pre-hearing procedures?

Thanks   

Some - eg mediation. Depends on the list and the claim.

[serenagepp]

HELP! I have no idea where to post this. But I was going over Chapter 1 which is part of AOS 1 and had a look at the key knowledge listed in the study design. In chapter 1 there is definitions for non legal rules and legal rules, however those aren't listed in the study design under key knowledge. So my question is, if it isn't listed in key knowledge I cannot be asked a direct question on the definition of either of these?
I am worried if I don't study absolutely everything back to front, a concept from outside the key knowledge area will be put somewhere in the exam and I won't be able to address it properly!
If someone could clarify this for me that would be great and save a lot of stress and time! 

[Glasses]

HELP! I have no idea where to post this. But I was going over Chapter 1 which is part of AOS 1 and had a look at the key knowledge listed in the study design. In chapter 1 there is definitions for non legal rules and legal rules, however those aren't listed in the study design under key knowledge. So my question is, if it isn't listed in key knowledge I cannot be asked a direct question on the definition of either of these?
I am worried if I don't study absolutely everything back to front, a concept from outside the key knowledge area will be put somewhere in the exam and I won't be able to address it properly!
If someone could clarify this for me that would be great and save a lot of stress and time! 

If there is a question directly asking what 'non-legal' and 'legal' rules are, I'll sacrifice my firstborn child.

You're safe

[clarke54321]

Hi all,

After looking at this 2 marker from last years paper, which asked for one purpose of remand, I am really unsure as to how I can expand on the first point given in the examiners report.

Could someone please help me out?

[Glasses]

Hi all,

After looking at this 2 marker from last years paper, which asked for one purpose of remand, I am really unsure as to how I can expand on the first point given in the examiners report.

Could someone please help me out?

To expand on that point, I'd probably elaborate on how remand protects the community. I.e. - I'd explain that since remand results in the accused being physically separated and 'moved out' of society, this literally and physically prevents them from being able to inflict bodily harm on members of the public.

[clarke54321]

To expand on that point, I'd probably elaborate on how remand protects the community. I.e. - I'd explain that since remand results in the accused being physically separated and 'moved out' of society, this literally and physically prevents them from being able to inflict bodily harm on members of the public.

Thanks for that Glasses.   

In terms of cases involving the interpretation of the Commonwealth Constitution, how is everyone dealing with the facts of the case? I understand that the significance or the impact is the part which is important, however I feel that I must use at least 2-3 sentences to establish the facts so that I can discuss the significance/impact.

[jacquic]

can someone pls help me with this question???
Evaluate to the extent to which civil pre-trial procedures contribute to the effect operation of the legal system. (4 marks)