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Jury Jury Jury check out this P.Pto help with your study and this [] **__Holiday homework__** The booklet of questions I gave you- first page, do 1 and 2 then chose any 5 on top of that. Start revision for the exam (e.g. summary notes etc) The exam.... I want these Monday so that I can begin marking Monday night.
 * __Term 4__**

A few lectures for you to consider: School of excellence- I like this one- it's over two mornings of the holidays, but you could look at what they have in the arvo's. $85 I think []

[]This one is exy $145- but, it's 8 hours- thorough. Suggest pending financial circumstances you consider it. [] This one is by the same people, $91 for 6.5 hours. This is later, the weekend in July when the other are on. I think you need something in the holidays. [] This is $99 []- this one is in your holidays

If anyone would like a copy of a past student who received 50 for Legal Studies there are notes available. I can photocopy them for you at officeworks or grab someone who has already done it and photocopy that copy. We give these to you with the following disclaimer: they are a past student's notes, typo's and all, we are simply passing them on and take no responsibility for them. They are not detailed enough for the final exam, but may serve to **help you develop your own study notes.** (just a note to add (30/9)- there is a cost involved in photocopying, $8 as we have to outsource them. Remember you have credit on your I.D cards to you can photocopy the notes at school, just be mindful and schedule the copying for when the Library is quiet. As I have suggested to my students, some of the better notes you will get will be from the lectures. They will be more detailed than these notes and written by teachers with years of experience. If you have not booked a lecture, I (Ms Stephens) suggest you make it a priority. Enjoy the last few weeks of school. )

= Week 10. Last week of term = We had the SAC this week ﻿(criminal and civil procedure), Tuesday class was cancelled and WEdnesday and Thursday we started looking at the Jury system. We now undestand;*the role of a jury*the empanallment process*the difference between a civil and criminal jury*key terms associated with the jury*we began to consider strengths and weaknesses associated with the use of a jury

= Week 9. =

You need to complete the last page of this next document for homework, then print it. Those who can't print it you can still do it on your computer and print at school.
These notes are NOT exclusive. Feel free to add to them, change them, do whatever you like. If you see this as read only (Irwin's class) then you can do this yourself in a word document or email me and I can send it back to you :) __Wednesday__ After stressing about flights :) we thought positivly and reflected on how we are feeling at this stage in the course. Common words were //stress//. I think it's about perspective, combat stress with putting your head down and focusing (e.g. off facebook/mobile/internet). Then when you feel stressed you calm yourself by thinking "I've done my best, that's all I can do". A few of you requested extra classes, no worries, these can run next term. Those that wanted time for private revision, my suggestion is that your 'hometime' is for that, it's a waste of me having you so I won't be providing it. Most people commented that the feel the least confident with civil pre-trial procedure. It is less daunting than you think; make flash cards on the descriptions of the stages and then consider the purpose of each stage. We went through a True or False quiz, then worked through some questions, focusing on Q3. For homework you need to do Q8 which we will discuss tomorrow. We also talked through the checklist for the SAC on Monday.

= Week 8. = __Monday__ Today we went through homework. We continued on with civil pre-trial procedures after viewing this powerpoint. We also viewed the following clip for a bit of well-deserved-light-relief. Shame Kate still hasn't bought in the cake because it would have being nice to watch and eat.... [|Monty Python clip] Homework- revise revise revise this topic to be ready for a test on Wednesday. Here are some suggestions for the evaluation of criminal procedure.

__Tuesday__ Civil remedies- purpose and examples of remedies. Powerpoint attached. We then started to evaluate civil procedure by looking at how the costs involved in pursuing a civil claim may deter potential plaintiff's from taking legal action. We acknowledged that one of our aims of an effective legal system is 'access to forms of dispute resolution'. We then looked at some reforms. This will be continued tomorrow for 15 minutes prior to to the test. __Wednesday__ Test to date- same deal- 70% or extra class 3:05pm Friday :) Solutions to the test are attached here (Ally suggest not looking until you have done the test). Homework, mark the test using the solutions. Good work guys, proud of your 'no-complaint at having to do a test' approach. __Thursday__ Discuss test and evalatue crim/civil procedure begining with looking at this document which I will put up on the overhead, no need to print this. Set homework which will include this attachment but only do the questions I have highlighted in yellow. These are past exam questions desgined to get you used examination style questions. On Monday, we will start with a quiz which in on the advantages, disadvantages and possible improvements/solutions to directions hearing (criminal) and committal hearings as well as civil + criminal trial procedure. You will need to discuss the advantages and disdvantages, as well as improvements in DETAIL, therefore you will need your textbook for this revision. Print the document attached here also and put it into your notes, this will help :) You also need to start thinking about the SAC. Check your notes and understanding of the following as these are the topics we have covered:
 * Police powers/rights of individuals (be able to evaluate and link these to the aims of an effective legal system)
 * Criminal pre-trial procedure (explain all components in detail, know purpose, know strengths/weaknesses, improvements/solutions, be able to link to aims of an effective legal system)
 * Criminal trial procedure
 * Sanctions (examples of, purpose of sanctions and be able to evaluate sanctions)
 * Civil pre-trial procedure (explain individual components in detail, know purpose, know strengths/weaknesses, improvements/solutions, be able to link to aims of an effective legal system)
 * Civil trial procedure (you had to do this yourselves!!!)
 * Civil remedies (examples of, purpose of, problems with/possible improvements to)
 * Elements of an effective legal system (everything we covered, be able to evaluate in regards to these four elements)

Week 7.

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__ Monday __ Test- to date. Study from Legal Notes as well as the worksheets I have given you. A good starting point is your definitions, gain confidence with these and then move on to your explanations.Homework given on bail, attachment here. The test I gave you and solutions are now here: ======

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__Tuesday__ - Go over homework. Start sanctions. Your homework tonight is to re-visist committal hearings. I suggest doing a flowchart and putting it up on your wall. ======

[[file:Criminal_sanctions.ppt]]
__Wednesday- double__ Continue with sanctions. The study design does not specify how many you need to know, we will look at 3. We will look at the purpose of sanctions and evaluate some sanctions to see whether they achieve their purpose. If we have time, we will start your homework. I've put the links here but I'll print for you because I want to enlarge onto A3 paper. This is revision on Criminal trial procedure and includes an evaluation of criminal procedure. EXTRA CLASS- B1 Period 5- Revision on Criminal pre-trial procedure.

__Thursday__ We did a quiz on criminal procedure and then copied down board notes for an introduction to civil pre-trial procedure. We answered a question on the need and purpose for civil pre-trial procedure.

Homework for the weekend of the 28th: Easter present in DETAIL. E.g. should take you about 40 minutes! We will discuss together and you may get some more ideas so keep it neat. You will then photocopy this and put this into your workbooks and put the A3 one on your wall. Next week we do civil pre-trial- read the chapter so when you come to class you are well versed in the content being covered. Remember, we are in SPRINT stage! 30 minutes! You need to add to your definitions- those highlighted in class. 30 minutes!

__Tuesday__ - class cancelled
==== __Wednesday__ - double trouble. You recieved plenty of handouts which you needed to stick in. We looked at Lovett's case and how it progressed through committal proceedings. We defined key terms in that booklet which will be ongoing. And, most importantly we are very enthusiastic about our test on Monday on everything to date :) Remember 70% minimum or you will have to atttend an afterschool class. ====

Week 5.
__Monday__- NO CLASS ultranet day

__Tuesday__- finish the Adversary system. Comparrison of the Adversary System and the Inquisitorial System Past exam questions on the Adversary System Given homework- this handout to complete __Wednesday__- double DISASTER lesson, my favourite mug broke. After we all recovered from this devastation we did;

Here are some suggestions for the questions we worked on together.

I also gave you a booklet of worksheets we will work through on the next topic- Criminal procedure. We started this today and will continue tomorrow. We began looking at the rights of the Police when questioning and our rights when being questioned. All homework needs to be up to date, have it ready for me tomorrow (Thurs). See the red instructions below on homework

__Thursday__ We tied together some themes in the A.S. I gave you a checklist for the SAC and a handout on possible improvements which will help you. I collected some responses which I have marked, so see me. I have posted a disucssion board which YOU MUST COMMENT ON- it will help you for Monday.

Week 4.
Weekend homework 6th of August- see me prior to Tuesday if you have difficulty meeting these homework requirements. See your diaries for instructions. You were given all relevant handouts on Thursday

Monday- SAC on AOS 1 part two

Tuesday- class cancelled but what you need to do is read the up on the key features of the Adversary system, summarise all. Be able to describe all features and give examples.

Wednesday - analysis of the key features of the Adversary system. Please view then print and paste into your workbooks.

Thursday - comparrison of the A.S using the elements of an effective legal system. Board notes [] cheescake recipe as requested, enjoy

Checklist for Monday 2nd August SAC

This is your timeline as requested :) about 1/2 a week behind

Weekend homework 31st July- prepare for SAC. and read chapter on the Adversary System

Weekend homework (23-25th July)

Print this (PP for students above), view the other PowerPoint (above) and fill in the gaps.

In your notes, leave a gap where you will finish the High Court with me on Monday, then summarise the jurisdiction of the Children's and the Coroner's Court (make sure you define what a reportable death is). I will only disuss these very briefly so do a good job of your summaries. You then need to print this word document and complete the following past exam questions. Remember 2 minutes per mark.

Make sure your workbooks are in order. All PowerPoints must be stapled into your book- checking Monday! The next sac on the next part of AOS 1 is Monday of Week 4. You need to be visiting your jurisdiction most nights to ensure you can recall the information under SAC conditions. Meeting homework requirements is VITAL this week and next. :)

Please read ahead so you know what you have to acheive this week.

SAC on AOS 1 resources below for those of you still to complete it. (you must keep up with homework still)



Week 3.
L1. Finish the High Court, collect ALL weekend homework. Test on specialist jurisdictions. You already have this worksheet pasted into your books- the questions will need to be completed by WEDNESDAY

L2. Brief look- Koori Court then the Adversary System - consider how the Koori court has helped create a more effective legal system and comment on the discussion thread. Homework due Wednesday - see document here L3/4. etc The Adversary System.

Week 2.
Term 3 L1. The High Court and the Family Court Please print the following Your homework tonight is to complete the following table. I will give a copy of this to you in class. It is revision for your SAC. Please be aware that you will need to put in some serious hours of revision as it has been a while since we covered these topics in class. I would suggest doing questions from Legal Notes as well if you want to do well.

L2. High Court

L3. ADR + courts L4. SAC

Weekend homework (23/7)- complete the past exam questions in the following document. PROPERLY. If you have made a half attempt I will get you to re-submit. I also want to see the A3 poster I gave you on the court hierachy complete.

Week 1.
__L1. Collect Holiday h/w and exams__ Reasons for a Court hierarchy (board notes and handout suplied)

__L2.+3 for the week = double trouble__ Magistrates' Court jurisdiction You need to view this PowerPoint and complete the PowerPoint handout I gave you Monday ( fill in the gaps). See L3- you will need to print the document as explained prior to Wednesday's class.

You need to print this prior to coming to class. In print options, click 'handouts' and print it 6 to a page. You will also be doing a quiz on the last two weeks of last term- ADR's, in preparation for your SAC next week.

//After the double we are 1/3 through this powerpoint. We will try and finish it tomorrow, if not it will be homework on the weekend.// //Tonight's homework is to mark your quiz which is revision for the SAC. Due tomorrow.//

__L4. Thursday - see above.__ At the end of this week you should be confident in the jurisdiction of all Victorian courts as well as the reasons for a court hierarchy. You need to print the checklist if you haven't already from the extranet for the SAC and start revision ASAP. There is also a revision PowerPoint on the extranet- it will remain there so that other classes may use it also.

__Weekend homework 16th July__ Complete the following document. The first two pages require you to answer the questions and the final page requires you to read and highlight. You may need to read ahead to help you complete the first two pages, or feel free to look at the start of next week's work. Enjoy :)