VCE Legal Studies Past Exam Questions
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a. Identify two rights of victims in the Victorian criminal justice system. 2 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 62.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 29% of students · official report
b. Explain how the rights identified in part a. aim to uphold the principle of access. 4 marks 2018 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 6
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Question 5 (8 marks) Kylie is a professional sportsperson. She has commenced a civil proceeding in the Supreme Court of Victoria against her former agent for breach of contract. He
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a. Who has the burden of proof in Kylie’s case and what is the standard of proof in this case? 2 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 43.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 15% of students · official report
b. Describe one responsibility of the legal practitioners for Kylie’s former agent at trial if Kylie’s case goes to trial. 3 marks TURN OVER 7 2018 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 40% of available · official reportFull marks: 17% of students · official report
c. Explain one way in which the judge’s use of case management powers in this dispute could achieve the principle of fairness. 3 marks 2018 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 8
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 41.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 3% of students · official report
Question 6 (8 marks) Evaluate two ways in which the Australian Constitution enables the Australian people to act as a check on parliament in law-making. TURN OVER 9 2018 LEGAL STUD
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Question 7 (10 marks) ‘The best way for individuals to influence law-makers to reform the Victorian civil justice system is to appeal cases.’ Discuss the extent to which you agree
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Question 1 (17 marks) Bob, 24, has been charged with four offences, including armed robbery and common assault. The prosecution alleges that: • Bob robbed a service station with a
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 60% of available · official reportFull marks: 52% of students · official report
a. Ada wants to sue Bob for damages. Advise Ada on one enforcement issue she should consider before initiating this claim. 2 marks Instructions for Section B Use stimulus material,
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b. Distinguish between mitigating factors and aggravating factors to be considered in sentencing, and provide an example of each in Bob’s case. 4 marks 2018 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM 14
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 50% of available · official reportFull marks: 10% of students · official report
c. Discuss the appropriateness of a plea negotiation in this case. 5 marks 15 2018 LEGAL STUDIES EXAM TURN OVER
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