Law
Overview
Law examines the rules and principles governing our lives through Acts of Parliament and case law, impacting everything from daily activities to landmark societal decisions. This course teaches how the legal system operates, including the roles of legal professionals and the processes of making and enforcing laws in both civil and criminal contexts.
Entry requirements
You are expected to have achieved at least a Grade 5 in a similar subject at GCSE.
Learning & Assessment
Why study this subject?
In this A level course, you'll explore criminal and civil law, and the English Legal System, covering new content weekly. You'll research key legal areas before classes to debate law evolution, effectiveness, and reform. Apply your knowledge to scenarios, advise clients, participate in Bar Mock Trials, enhance advocacy skills, and engage with legal professionals through career enrichment activities.
What can you expect from this A level?
Studying law will provide you with a versatile and valuable set of skills such as problem solving through identifying legal issues and providing advice, critical evaluation skills through discussing the effectiveness of the law and whether it is fit for purpose. You will also develop communication and oracy skills through a range of enrichment activities such as Bar Mock Trial and advocacy workshops on trips.
What can you do with a qualification in this subject?
Studying Law can prepare you to start your journey towards your legal career as a solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or paralegal.
It can also lead to other careers in the Crown Prosecution Service, police, the home office and other government institutions.
Assessment
At the end of the two-year course students will sit three separate exams.
The Legal System and Criminal Law, Law Making and The Law of Torts and our optional module: Contract Law.
Each exam is two hours long containing several extended essays and there is no course work requirement.
During your time on the course you will sit several mock exams, monthly ongoing assessment's and weekly knowledge tests.
Modules / Topics
Topic 1
The Legal System.
Topic 2
Criminal Law.
Topic 3
Law Making.
Topic 4
Law of Tort.
Topic 5
The Nature of Law.
Topic 6
Contract Law.
Trips / Visits / Enrichment
Enrichment Opportunities
Book Club
Book Club Enrichment is designed to encourage a love of reading and help students develop skills that support success across a range of subjects. Each week, students spend time reading their own chosen books, while also studying a shared novel and taking part in group discussions.
Reading regularly is proven to improve vocabulary, writing style and communication skills, making it particularly valuable for essay-based subjects and higher education study. Through discussion and reflection, students also develop their critical thinking and analytical skills while exploring new ideas and perspectives.
What can I do with a qualification in this subject?
Pursuing an A Level in Law, you lay the groundwork for a successful career in the legal field or related sectors. You can pursue further academic study and exciting opportunities in diverse legal roles such as solicitors, barristers, and government positions.
