CPAP are proud to announce the publication of the ‘Legal Fundamentals in Australia—a textbook for students of VCE Legal Studies Units 3&4’. This 3rdt edition will closely follow the new VCE Legal Studies Study Design and is being written by three experienced teachers of VCE Legal Studies. It will include all the information students need to know in order to satisfactorily complete the VCE Legal Studies Units 3 & 4 course. The textbook will once again be printed in glossy colour, with engaging activities and support from a stand alone website dedicated to the textbook (www.legalfundamentals.com.au), making it a valuable resource to students of VCE Legal Studies. It will include the following features: • Comprehensive coverage of all four Areas of Study in the new VCE Legal Studies Units 3&4 Study Design • Chapter summaries and review questions throughout the publication • Case studies and other activities throughout the text • ‘Activity Centres’ relating to each Area of Study containing sample SAC + Practice Exam questions and crossword puzzles • Study tips/myth busters throughout the text to clarify key points and dispel common misconceptions • Up-to-date information about the Legal system in Australia, including reference to the latest changes to relevant legislation and reference to recent legal cases • Extensive examination advice from the authors, who have years of experience as examination assessors for the VCAA • Glossary of terms/dictionary • Web support via a stand-alone website (www.legalfundamentals.com.au) containing numerous activities designed designed to further engage students.

The 3rd edition of this textbook will be packed with colourful Application Exercises, Case Studies, Review Questions and Crosswords. The richness and breadth of the activities will add life and relevance to each of the key knowledge points from the new VCE Legal Studies Units 1 and 2 Study Design. The activities will cater to students of all abilities and assist them to develop the key skills outlined in the Study Design. The structure of the text may enable it to be used as a series of lesson plans, and the compact layout will facilitate self-paced and student directed learning. Students can be directed to work through a section of the text, completing the Review Questions at the end of each section and attempting some or all of the Application Exercises/Case Studies that are specifically designed for applied learning. This approach helps students to develop the key knowledge and skills for each of the five areas of study. The 1st edition of ‘Legal Studies from the ground up’ includes the following features that will help to make the teaching and learning of VCE Legal Studies fun and enjoyable: • Comprehensive and up to date coverage of all six areas of study in VCE Legal Studies Units 1&2 • Application exercises and review questions throughout each chapter • Chapter summaries and review crosswords at the end of each chapter • Study tips/myth busters throughout the text to clarify key points and dispel common misconceptions • Up-to-date information about the Legal system in Australia, including reference to the latest changes to relevant legislation and reference to recent legal cases • Numerous case studies • Glossary of terms/dictionary at the end of the text • Web support via a stand-alone website (www.legalgroundup.com.au).

The 13th edition of the CPAP Study Guide to VCE legal studies (2024) is a publication that is designed to supplement any senior VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 and 4 text. The new 13th edition will be revised by the author, Megan Blake, and will continue to closely follow the new Study Design. The Study Guide will follow the same format as previous editions to include the key information students require to successfully complete the VCE Legal Studies Unit 3 and 4 course. The author will use her years of experience as a teacher, presenter and examination assessor to cover the key knowledge and skills in a way that focuses upon preparation for assessment tasks, in particular, the end of year examination. The 13th edition will include the latest ‘exam tips’ as well the inclusion of any new developments relating to theory/practice and/or interpretations of the Study Design. The publication will include an updated ‘Bonus End of Year Examination’, updated mini-exams relating to each area of study and revised ‘You be the Assessor’ sections that have proved to be popular for students preparing for assessment tasks throughout the year.