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Recently, our Unit 3 & 4 Legal Studies students traded the classroom for the courtroom public gallery, when they travelled to the Bendigo Magistrates' Court to attend Victorian Law Foundation’s annual Law Week events.
The excursion offered students a firsthand look inside the newly completed Bendigo Law Court precinct (and its very stringent security procedures!) as well as the opportunity to hear from legal professionals sharing their knowledge and expertise. Some of the speakers we were lucky enough to hear from included: a very impressive young Court Registrar who gave fascinating insights into the daily running of the courts, and who possibly also inspired a few career decisions; a representative from the Young Workers Centre who answered many questions about our young people’s workplace rights; and, the Victorian Ombudsman who enlightened us all on their role in holding local and state government accountable.
We also heard from the Juries Commissioner on the essential role juries play in our justice system, and the Victorian Law Reform Commission on the continual process of reviewing existing laws and making recommendations for reform to ensure our laws remain fair and aligned with community expectations.
It was a great experience for all to see the Legal Studies curriculum in action.
