Law

Students will explore the roles of judges, juries, magistrates and Parliament in shaping and developing the laws that govern our society. The study of law helps develop analytical abilities and critical thinking skills. It also develops problem solving skills through the application of legal rules. This course will appeal to students who have a keen interest in the legal system and criminal law.

GCSE English Language Grade 4

Course Content: A-level Law is a two year programme, and students will progress into Year 13 on successful completion of Year 12. The law of England and Wales is studied. Course content includes: • Courts system and people who work within the legal system • How laws are made and interpreted • Criminal offences and defences including murder, theft and insanity • Tort law (civil wrongs) including negligence and nuisance • Contract law including, how a contract is made, the terms within it and how a contract ends • Theories behind the law, for example, how law and morality overlaps There will be 5 hours of lessons per week and these will include a range of activities such as extended reading, debates and practice of exam questions. Much of English Law comes from case law, therefore this is studied in detail.

Teaching & Assessment: Assessment at A-Level is by 3 exams, each 2 hours long. All exams are worth 80 marks and are assessed externally by OCR. The exam content consists of extended essays, focussing on the different skills learnt throughout the course.

Future Progression:
A-Level Law is a well-regarded qualification and offers access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. It combines well with most other subject areas and prepares students for University courses, including a degree in law. The subject is extremely useful for those thinking of careers in banking, insurance, media, police, civil service, management and business and of course the legal profession.