Abstract
General knowledge on the law of our country is something that is crucial in our daily life as it helps us to acknowledge basic human rights besides encourage us to act more wisely in responding on any kind of power abuse by irresponsible parties. Law crisis such as dispute between society on the laws enacted are increasing nowadays and it is worrying the government especially experts in legislative bodies as the society still lacks of legal knowledge. Our youth specifically should be well aware of the laws were created to protect us, youngsters. Therefore, this research aims to justify the level of knowledge, awareness and perception on the laws among college students. This study conducted with 100 students age 16 to 19 years old as the selected respondents. Using a simple random sampling method, a survey test carried out using an eight basics legal knowledge questionnaire. The expected result of this study is our generation is having a problem with their personal knowledge, as they are lack of knowledge and awareness regarding the laws. Furthermore, it is important for college students to get a formal education on the basics general knowledge on the laws in our country.