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Assessment Type 1: FOLIO

THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM & CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT

Purpose

You have the opportunity to:-

· demonstrate recognition and understanding of ways in which the Australian legal system responds to

diverse groups in the community. (KU3)

· demonstrate evaluation of legal issues or concepts through discussion and illustration of opposing

arguments to reach an informed conclusion. (AE3)

· display accuracy and coherence in communication of informed observations and opinions on contemporary

legal issues and debates, using different forms. (C1)

· demonstrate use of legal terminology, indicating understanding. (C2)

Description of Assessment

Take-home assignment
Short Evaluative Responses
Word limit: 1000 words in total (500 words for each response)

· Students should provide appropriate acknowledgement of sources.

Assessment Design Criteria

Performance Standards for Stage 2 Legal Studies (Folio Task 2)

	Knowledge and Understanding	Analysis and Evaluation	Communication
A	KU3 Perceptive recognition and understanding of ways in which the Australian legal system responds to diverse groups in the community.	AE3 Perceptive evaluation of legal issues or concepts through discussion and illustration of opposing arguments to reach an informed conclusion.	C1 Consistently accurate and coherent communication of highly informed observations and opinions on contemporary legal issues and debates, using different forms. C2 Appropriate and astute use of legal terminology, indicating in-depth understanding.
B	Thoughtful recognition and understanding of ways in which the Australian legal system responds to diverse groups in the community.	Thoughtful evaluation of legal issues or concepts through discussion and illustration of opposing arguments to reach an informed conclusion.	Mostly accurate and coherent communication of well-informed observations and opinions on contemporary legal issues and debates, using different forms. Appropriate and well-considered use of legal terminology, indicating some depth in understanding.
C	Considered recognition and understanding of ways in which the Australian legal system responds to diverse groups in the community.	Considered evaluation of legal issues or concepts through discussion and illustration of opposing arguments to reach a conclusion.	Generally accurate and coherent communication of informed observations and opinions on contemporary legal issues and debates, using different forms. Appropriate and considered use of legal terminology, indicating competent understanding.
D	Some recognition of ways in which the Australian legal system responds to diverse groups in the community.	Some consideration of legal issues or concepts through discussion and description of some arguments.	Some accuracy in communication of basic observations or opinions on contemporary legal issues or debates, in one or more forms. Some use of legal terminology, indicating awareness of the need for appropriate use.
E	Emerging awareness of one or more ways in which the Australian legal system responds to diverse groups in the community.	Limited consideration of a legal issue or concept through observation of a discussion.	Limited accuracy in communication through a selected form, with few observations or opinions on contemporary legal issues. Restricted use of legal terminology, indicating limited awareness of the need for appropriate use.