Legal Studies Workshop

This week, Year 11 and Year 12 Legal Studies students took part in a workshop run by Michelle Ericol, a solicitor from Legal Aid NSW. Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide independent government agency that provides accessible and effective legal services to disadvantaged individuals and young people across New South Wales.

The workshop gave the students a practical understanding of the youth criminal justice system in NSW and covered the criminal jurisdiction of the Children’s Court, diversionary and sentencing options and current issues. These areas relate directly to outcomes for the Year 12 Legal Studies course.

The workshops sparked some great conversations amongst the students as they reflected on the diverse career paths that are available in social justice and the law, and considered the impact and significance of the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Youth Justice Centres.

Thank you to Legal Aid NSW for providing this fantastic learning opportunity.

– Emily Marsh
Teacher

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