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2 unit Legal Studies
2004 Candidature - 8428
Band 6  (5.63%)
Analyses information, synthesises ideas and interprets issues to evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system. Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of continuity and change of the legal system and the processes and mechanisms involved in that change. Applies sophisticated analysis of the operation and dimensions of the legal system in addressing specific issues. Makes comprehensive use of relevant cases, legislation, media reports and opinion to support arguments in a domestic and international context. Presents balanced and coherent arguments on controversial and contemporary issues. Analyses and provides explanation of the inter-relationships between individuals, groups and society in the legal system. Communicates an argument/opinion using relevant legal vocabulary.
Band 5  (24.85%)
Analyses information and interprets issues to evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system. Demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of continuity and change of the legal system and the processes and mechanisms involved in that change. Analyses the operation and dimensions of the legal system. Uses relevant research from cases, legislation, media reports and opinion to support arguments in a domestic and international context. Presents clear arguments on controversial and contemporary issues. Describes the complexity of inter-relationships between individuals, groups and society in the legal system. Uses appropriate legal vocabulary competently.
Band 4  (33.59%)
Provides some analysis of information and issues related to the effectiveness of the legal system. Demonstrates good knowledge and understanding of continuity and change of the legal system and of the broad processes and mechanisms involved in that change. Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and dimensions of the legal system. Refers to relevant cases and/or legislation in the legal system in a domestic and international context. Describes inter-relationships between individuals, groups and society in the legal system. Uses appropriate legal vocabulary.
Band 3  (20.68%)
Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of continuity and change of the legal system. Describes some issues related to the effectiveness of the legal system. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the operation and dimensions of the legal system. Makes basic reference to cases and legislation in the legal system in a domestic and international context. Provides simple descriptions of the inter-relationships between individuals, groups and society in the legal system. Uses basic legal vocabulary.
Band 2  (10.20%)
Recognises some issues and changes in the legal system. Demonstrates a limited understanding of some aspects of the operations and dimensions of the legal system. Recognises the role individuals, groups and society have in the legal system. Uses some elementary legal vocabulary.
Band 1  (4.36%)
A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.
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