Entry Requirements:
5 GCSE passes at grade 5 and above. You must also have a grade 5 at least in English and 4 in maths GCSE.
You can:
Apply to enrol on the A Level course for Law.
This will mean:
You will be able to develop a strong foundation and critical awareness of how the legal system works, and will look not only at the court system and structure, but also the basic principles of criminal and civil law, before looking at either human rights or the law of contract.
This course will appeal to any student who:
Has a keen interest in the mechanisms of the English Legal System and all aspects of society; it will also appeal to those who are interested in a career in law or one working with people. It will help you develop a range of transferable skills including analytical skills, attention to detail, logical thinking, research skills, essay writing skills and the ability to produce a balanced argument.
You will:
Study a range of legal topics and have a good understanding of their implication on the world around you.
A Level Units (Year 1) are:
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The English Legal System
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Law Making
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Criminal Law
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The law of Tort
Some topics you will explore in Year 1 include:
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Theories of criminal law and the elements needs for criminal liability
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Fatal and non-fatal offences against the person
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Defences
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Judicial Precedent
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Negligence
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Remedies available
A Level Units (Year 2) are:
Option 1
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The nature of law and Human rights
Option 2
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The nature of law and the law of contract
With this subject you could:
Progress to Higher Education to study law or another subject at degree level. Law A Level is recognised as good preparation for a vast array of professions including careers in banking, accountancy, estate agency, insurance and any business career.
Assessment:
The whole of the A level is assessed via exams at the end of year 2 – there is no coursework involved. All papers carry equal weighting.
A level: At the end of year 2:
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Paper 1 = 2 hours The legal system and criminal law
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Paper 2 = 2 hours Law making and the law of tort
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Paper 3 = 2 hours The nature of law and the law of contract
For more information contact:
Mrs E Ley [email protected] (Head of Social Sciences)