
| The Legal System | Law and justice, sources of law, Australian legal system, parliamentary and common law, legal personnel. |
| Constitution & Classification of Law | Criminal vs civil, domestic vs international, public vs private, substantive vs procedural. |
| Rights and Responsibilities | Police powers, arrest, bail, charges, Legal Aid, evidence, criminal procedure. |
| Dispute Resolution | Courts hierarchy, jury system, burden of proof, sentencing purposes, appeals, juvenile justice. |
| ⭐ Band 6 (90-100) | Outstanding — deep mechanistic understanding, precise terminology, sophisticated analysis, specific examples throughout. HSC Merit List recognition. |
| 🏆 Band 5 (80-89) | Extensive — strong analysis, correct terminology, relevant examples, well-structured responses. |
| ✅ Band 4 (70-79) | Sound — accurate content, some analysis, mostly correct terminology. |
| 📊 Band 3 (60-69) | Adequate — mostly descriptive, limited analysis, general examples. |
📌 Year 11 uses school-based A-E grades — not Bands 1-6. Bands apply to your HSC Year 12 external exam. A Band 6-equivalent Year 11 performance (A grade) is the strongest foundation for HSC Year 12 success.