2011 Legal Results Thread

[nacho]

oh, could you upload some of what you have typed up already?
this would be helpful

Ohh, I've only typed up notes for the first chapter of my textbook - "Making and Breaking the Law". I got slack typing them. I don't know if it will be of any use to you, but I'll upload it anyway. Sorrryy I can't be of further help.  =\ Anyhow good luck for Thursday.

that's still pretty helpful.
How do you set your notes out like that? I'm going to start typing my notes for legal, there's just too much writing and it's difficult to keep organised.
This chapter 1, it's basically light revision of last year, correct? In the justice and outcomes textbook, it was summed in 2 pages or so.

[werdna]

Very detailed notes considering it was only for the introduction!

[eeps]

that's still pretty helpful.
How do you set your notes out like that? I'm going to start typing my notes for legal, there's just too much writing and it's difficult to keep organised.
This chapter 1, it's basically light revision of last year, correct? In the justice and outcomes textbook, it was summed in 2 pages or so.

I made notes on the first chapter in the holidays, and I combined my own notes with what my teacher had said in class. My teacher said there isn't really any point making notes on what you already know/are comfortable with; instead, make notes for the areas/topics which you're concerned with or are unsure of. I have a separate exercise book purely based for note-taking and once I finish an AOS, I write up notes based on what I've written in the exercise book. Try to condense all your notes into mini-paragraphs or dot points? I find that also works. Easier to read.

Yes, Chapter 1 of my textbook - "Making and Breaking the Law" is essentially light revision of last year. Depends on the textbook I guess; different textbooks start off at different topics. Do whatever works for you; I tend to make my notes in large chunks of paragraphs using examples etc. If you want your notes as a PDF file, go to 'Save As' then click 'Adobe PDF' - this is on Microsoft Office Word 2007, I believe.

[eeps]

My actual SAC is on Monday. I got my practice SAC back a few days ago - 42/50; which was the highest score in the year level. The average was 23/50 in my class; my teacher marked the SAC quite harshly. The practice SAC was 13 pages long. o.0 Has everyone already done their first SAC?  =\

[nacho]

Sigh, that really says something about standards.. Our practice SAC was 1 double-page, a long with the actual SAC (which was in reality, a half SAC).
Do you think you could upload/type out the questions on your practice SAC? (although, 13 pages seems a lot to scan/type out o_o)
by the way, i found my SAC to be really easy, it was only a 10 marker, and the only thing which will distinguish the top from the rest would be the question on 'seperation of powers'. I really hope that the school makes harder SACs though..

[eeps]

Sigh, that really says something about standards.. Our practice SAC was 1 double-page, a long with the actual SAC (which was in reality, a half SAC).
Do you think you could upload/type out the questions on your practice SAC? (although, 13 pages seems a lot to scan/type out o_o)
by the way, i found my SAC to be really easy, it was only a 10 marker, and the only thing which will distinguish the top from the rest would be the question on 'seperation of powers'. I really hope that the school makes harder SACs though..

My practice SAC was pretty easy as well - content-wise; my teacher wanted more detail though. Hence, some students were too general and didn't get full marks; myself included. There was a 10-mark question on my SAC as well; about Parliament - I got 8 for it. o.0 I've attached a copy of the exact questions on my practice SAC; you'll find it's not too hard.

[onur369]

I hate Legal studies with a passion, but damn that looks easy :/

[werdna]

Darn that looks easy. Mine was just as easy I think, I want more 'detailed' SACs that actually encourage you to think outside the box and not regurgitate textbook material, though.

[Zafaraaaa]

Darn that looks easy. Mine was just as easy I think, I want more 'detailed' SACs that actually encourage you to think outside the box and not regurgitate textbook material, though.

Most of my practice sacs have been pretty straightforward too. Does Legal even have "make you think outside the box" sacs? Like what's an example of a question that would come in one of those sacs?

[werdna]

I was thinking just questions that have a scenario at the start. I think that's as far as it goes in Legal, in terms of thinking 'outside the box'.

[Tobias Funke]

With those questions? How many lines of writing were they each expected to be? I'm getting 12 was an Extended Response question?

[eeps]

With those questions? How many lines of writing were they each expected to be? I'm getting 12 was an Extended Response question?

The way I would structure the answer if the question was worth 12 marks is; one paragraph stating to what extent you disagree or agree with the statement. Then, I would have 4 or 5 paragraphs - for each paragraph outline one strength and the corresponding weakness. I don't know how many lines that equates to, but they normally give you a lot of writing space for the big mark questions anyhow. 12 marks is probably the most you'll get for the "scenario" questions. I'd structure your response so it's easier to read for the exam markers and your teacher; one strength and weakness per paragraph.

[MJRomeo81]

Count me in guys - my first SAC is on Wednesday and I will post my result once I have it.

[eeps]

My SAC is tomorrow.  =] I should *hopefully* get my result within the week.

[werdna]

Good luck!