Legal Studies
General
Examination of legal systems, rights and responsibilities, and the role of law in society.
Moderate competitive scaling - neutral impact
Neutral impact on your ATAR
Available in: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia
Legal Studies is a senior ATAR subject offered in NSW (HSC Legal Studies), VIC (VCE Legal Studies), QLD (QCE Legal Studies), WA (WACE Politics & Law), and SA (SACE Legal Studies). It introduces students to the foundations of law, legal institutions, justice systems, and the interaction between law, society, and government. At Modedu, our expert tutors help students across all states master syllabus content, build persuasive legal arguments, and prepare effectively for stimulus-based tasks and extended responses.
Expert guidance for complex concepts
Legal Studies requires students to:
Understand legal principles, systems, and case law
Evaluate the effectiveness of legal responses to contemporary issues
Write extended responses with reference to legislation and precedent
Analyse justice, fairness, rights, and law reform
Common struggles include:
Remembering relevant legislation and recent case examples
Structuring comparative or evaluative essays clearly
Addressing stimulus tasks with precision and depth
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LLB + BA (UNSW)
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Weekly 1:1 lessons with a subject-matched tutor
Structured coverage of the HSC syllabus
Regular exam-style practice, feedback, and revision
Access to our LMS for tracking progress and submitting questions
Verbal reasoning assessments (SOA) to build true understanding
Legal Studies scales moderately to well and supports pathways in:
Law, Criminology, and International Relations
Public Policy, Government, and Advocacy
Business, Journalism, and Human Rights
Policing, Legal Administration, and Community Services
It teaches argumentation, policy analysis, and a foundational understanding of legal systems — crucial for a wide range of university degrees.
Law, Criminology, and International Relations
Public Policy, Government, and Advocacy
Business, Journalism, and Human Rights
Policing, Legal Administration, and Community Services
"My tutor helped me finally understand how to structure Band 6 essays using current legislation. I felt ready for every trial and the HSC."
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