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Legal Briefs Episode 1- What is the Law?
Former Justice of the High Court Michael Kirby, Justice Susan Kenny, the Federal Court of Australia, and Justice Betty King, the Supreme Court of Victoria, talk about the nature of law and justice, its fluid and changing state
Kader v Naylor [2017] VCC 958
Plaintiff seeks permission to ask for compensation after workplace injury. NOTE: Real case but names of parties have been changed
Maximising your performance: Study Notes for Units 1&2
Study notes for Units 1 and 2 Legal Studies students
Jury Service in Victoria
This video details what to expect from jury service, what is required of jurors, and the restrictions which apply when attending for jury service.
Koori Court
Overview of the Koori Court - an alternative approach to sentencing.
Justice in action: a study guide for teachers
A study guide specifically designed for VCE Legal Studies teachers and students. It also provides fresh insights into the operation of the County Court of Victoria and the legal system.
Jury Empanelment Report
This report reviews three aspects of the jury empanelment process: peremptory challenges, calling of the panel in court by name or number, and the use of additional jurors.
Juries and social media: not like peaches and cream
Juries Commissioner Paul Dore explains the relationship between juries and the role of social media
Info sheet 7 - Making laws
Process of how laws are made in Commonwealth Parliament
Understanding and Capability is now available
Explore the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required to effectively understand and use the law.