11–12Legal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2025)
The new Legal Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2009).
2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 12
The Loading is to be integrated as appropriate.
Students study TWO of the following options:
- Consumer law
- Family law
- Housing law
- Peace, conflict and the law
- Workplace law.
The evolving need for peace at global, regional and national levels
The regulation of a global society and the impact of state sovereignty
Types and causes of global conflict
The creation of international instruments to set global standards for collective security
The roles and involvement of non-government organisations and the media in promoting peace and responding to conflict
The need to foster global cooperation and relationships through mutual aid and assistance
Obligations of nation-states and non-state actors under international law
The roles and involvement of the United Nations and intergovernmental organisations in maintaining relationships and promoting international cooperation
Australia’s participation as a global citizen to enhance collective security
The changing nature of war
The role of international humanitarian law in limiting the impact of armed conflict
The actions of the United Nations in response to conflict
The roles of courts and ad hoc tribunals in resolving conflict, and the use of sanctions to ensure the compliance of individuals and nation-states
The impact of conflict on individuals, groups and nation-states
Ways to address displacement as a result of conflict
State sovereignty as a challenge in complying with obligations under international law
The principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P) as a framework to address conflict
Measures to build and promote peace through peacebuilding activities and peacekeeping operations
The use of diplomacy to foster and maintain relationships between nation-states
The use of economic sanctions in response to conflict
Responses from the international community to the threat of force by nation-states, including the elimination of weapons of mass destruction