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Two days on Crime and the extended response. In the 2026 HSC exam, 65 of the 100 marks were extended responses.
HSC Legal Studies Preparation Course
How the waitlist works
We'll run this course if enough students join the waitlist. Joining is free and there's no obligation to book. If it goes ahead, waitlist families hear first, with the dates and the early-bird price.
What the course would cover
Crime and the Extended Response
This course covers Core Part I – Crime, the topic most schools start Year 12 Legal Studies with. It works through the criminal justice process from investigation to sentencing, using recent cases, media reports and legislation.
It then focuses on the extended response: building a clear judgement, and supporting it with cases and legislation, practised in a timed task.
Day 1 · The nature of crime and the criminal process
The nature of crime; the criminal investigation process, including police powers and the rights of suspects; the criminal trial process, including courts, pleas and the adversary system.
Day 2 · Sentencing, young offenders and the extended response
Sentencing and punishment; young offenders; international crime. Writing an extended response that evaluates the effectiveness of the law, then a timed practice task.
The format
- Two days, 9:00am to 4:00pm, with two short breaks and 40 minutes for lunch
- Teacher-led classes in Bondi Junction
- A printed workbook, a timed practice task and model answers to keep
- Session recordings, in case you miss a day
- Expected fee: $350 incl. GST early-bird, then $420 incl. GST$420 incl. GST
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Questions
Does joining commit me to anything?
No. It just tells us you're interested. We'll email you if the course goes ahead, and you can decide then.
Who would teach it?
Teacher TBD. We'll name them here once confirmed.