Legal Studies resources
A wide array of resources for Victorian high school students and teachers.
Finding up-to-date and interesting resources for your students can be hard. Victoria Law Foundation has made it easy by bringing them all together in one place. Search our database to find resources produced by the legal sector to support your teaching in Civics & Citizenship and VCE Legal Studies.
Use the filters to find resources for each VCE Unit, Area of Study, or to find specific types of resources.
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Magistrates' Court of Victoria
Brief overview of the Magistrates Court of Victoria and its various functions.
Unit 3 Legal Studies
Outlines the curriculum requirements in Victoria for VCE Unit 3 Legal Studies.
What is the separation of powers?
short animation to understand the separation of powers in Australia.
Victorian Ombudsman
Access point to read about the Ombudsman services and functions. Check out their "Complaints," "Our Impact" and Reporting Improper Content" tabs for more information.
Victorian Ombudsman report into youth justice centres in Victoria.
Ombudsman Investigation of allegations referred by Parliament’s Legal and Social Issues Committee, arising from its inquiry into youth justice centres in Victoria.
Online Law Talks: Victorian Law Reform Commission and Exam Preparation
This program is aimed at students completing Units 3 & 4 Legal studies in 2021.
Online Law Talks: The Victorian Legal System - Courts, Juries and Judges (Jane Patrick and Paul Dore)
The Juries Commissioner and a retired County Court judge will discuss the role that judges and juries play in our legal system. They will share stories from the court room, explore the impact that social media has had on their roles, and answer students' questions about all things court-related.
Online Law Talks: Understanding Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities (Youthlaw)
This webinar provides an overview of some common legal issues experienced by young people in Victoria. Students will gain an understanding of their rights in relation to: dealing with the police and transport PSOs, consent and sexting, telephone contacts and buying goods, behaviour in public places and conduct on the roads.
Aboriginal Change Makers
This resource shares the stories of strong, determined and committed Aboriginal Australians who throughout the 19th and 20th centuries paved the way for present and future generations.
Neighbourhood Justice Centre: Teaching Resources for Secondary Students
A collation of resources for VCE Legal Studies and Civics and Citizenship.
Statutory Interpretation
Protecting Rights in South Africa
Institute of Legal Executives: Legal Careers
Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants
Current Example: Conflict of Laws and s 109 of the Constitution
A current example of the purpose of s 109 of the Constitution. Download