This downloadable PDF resource is based on the Interactive Instant Lessons – Legal studies series that is designed to assist students of Legal studies in years 11 and 12. It consists of three titles: The Australian Legal System, Criminal Laws and Processes and Civil Laws and Processes. Students are engaged through high-interest fictional scenarios and real-life cases and events that put learning in context and bring the law to life.

The series is an ideal supplement to your existing resources, to introduce new topics or for revision and exam preparation. This PDF contains work sheets to be printed and used as traditional handouts.

Criminal Laws and Processes includes 19 easy-to-use lessons covering:

• The nature of crime
• Criminal investigation
• The court system
• Sentencing and punishment
• Special situations.

The PDF also includes a comprehensive brief for conducting a mock trial.