Year 11 Legal Studies students have been learning about contemporary case studies as part of the ‘Law in Practice’ topic. Case studies have included new laws criminalising coercive control following the death of Hannah Clarke and her young family, as well as recent changes to the Bail Act which impact repeat young offenders.

Students have then incorporated their knowledge of these issues into extended response writing, with a focus on deepening their critical analysis of the Australian legal system. A key literacy strategy that we’ve used to build this skill is the use of annotated modelled responses which guide students through the process of constructing a clear thesis which is supported by a range of evidence including legislation, cases and media articles. 

Emily Thorn |  Legal Studies Teacher 

Melodie Coleman | Literacy Coach