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For more information go to:  \n[www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/aboutus/policies/policy-copyright.html](www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/aboutus/policies/policy-copyright.html)  \nThe VCAA provides the only official, up-to-date versions of VCAA publications. Details of updates can be found on [the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au](the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[ ](the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au)[This publication may contain copyright material belonging to a third-party](This publication may contain copyright material belonging to a third-party). Every effort has been made to contact all copyright owners. If you believe that material in this publication is an infringement of your copyright please email the Copyright Officer: [vcaa.copyright@edumail.vic.gov.au](vcaa.copyright@edumail.vic.gov.au)  \nEdited by Ruth Learner  \nCover designed by Chris Waldron of BrandHouse Desktop published by Julie Coleman  \nLegal Studies  \nISBN 978-1-921702-10-5  \nContents  \n5 Important information  \n7 Introduction  \nRationale  \nAims  \n8 Structure  \nEntry  \nDuration  \nChanges to the study design  \n9 Monitoring for quality  \nSafety  \nUse of information and communications technology Employability skills  \nLegislative compliance  \n10 Assessment and reporting  \nSatisfactory completion  \nAuthentication  \nLevels of achievement  \n12 Unit 1: Criminal law in action  \nAreas of study and Outcomes  \n15 Assessment  \n16 Unit 2: Issues in civil law  \nAreas of study and Outcomes  \n20 Assessment  \n21 Unit 3: Law-making  \nAreas of study and Outcomes  \n24 Assessment  \n26 Unit 4: Resolution and justice  \nAreas of study and Outcomes  \n28 Assessment  \n31 Advice for teachers  \nDeveloping a course  \n37 Suitable resources  \n38 Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) Employability skills  \n39 Learning activities  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION  \nAccreditation period  \nUnits 1–4: 2011–2017  \nThe accreditation period commences on 1 January 2011.  \nOther sources of information  \nThe VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET is the only official source of changes to regulations and accredited studies. 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