This guide aims to assist students with their units 3 and 4 Legal studies study by providing example answers as well as explaining what different task words ask of students in the exam.
Headstart
Resources to help incoming Year 11 and Year 12 students to get a Headstart on their VCE Legal Studies.

VCE Legal Studies resources
As senior school students finish their studies, Headstart is the time for Year 10s and 11s to dive into the next years’ VCE studies.
With new timetables and classes for the coming year, students also are exposed to new VCE content.
Victoria Law Foundation provides dedicated resources for VCE Legal Studies teachers and students to make the most of Headstart.
Funding to help respond to legal need
Major Grants offer up to $100,000 for projects that help organisations better understand and respond to the civil legal needs and capabilities of Victorians.

Publications
Resources
By watching this resource, we aim for students to possess understanding Unit 1, AOS 1, Outcome 1 of the Legal Studies, study design (2024-2028)
By watching this resource, we aim for students to possess understanding Unit 3, AOS 1, Outcome 1 of the Legal Studies, study design (2024-2028)
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
A case study on one of the most pertinent examples of precedent and the interpretation of laws.
VCE Legal Studies: A model trial designed to help students understand the processes of a trial in action and how the parties engage with the court.
Resources on young people's rights, Sourced from the Victorian Charter. Includes rights about police powers, employment, etc.
Explanatory notes for model trial: Death at Blue Hills, including explanations about the role's of the court room during a criminal trial.
Explanatory notes for model trial: Death at Blue Hills, including explanations the rules of evidence in Victoria's legal system.
Notable examples of precedent evolution from the Privy Court to Australia, including famous cases such as Donoghue and Stevenson and tasks for students. This is an excellent read for the avid civics learner, and for students completing VCE Legal Studies Unit 4, A.O.S. 1
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Funding to help respond to legal need
Major Grants offer up to $100,000 for projects that help organisations better understand and respond to the civil legal needs and capabilities of Victorians.