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Welcome to Law
Welcome to Law
Welcome to A level Law. We are delighted that you have chosen to study Law as one of your options and hope that you will thoroughly enjoy the course. There are three main areas of law covered over two years. Criminal and Tort law are taught concurrently in year 12 and contract law forms the majority of year 13, leaving time for exam preparation in the spring term. Whilst we will focus on content, for example the Offences Against the Person Act and private nuisance, we will also practice and develop skills such as reasoning and judgment. As class sizes are small we spend time looking at current cases of law in the news and updates, as well as having discussions about contentious issues such as illegal migration. Regular seminars and 1-1 meetings will allow you to be sure of your own progress, and our dedicated section of the library is constantly updated with new literature related to the subject. To extend your learning we run a weekly law clinic and mock trial competition, as well as having visiting guest speakers and opportunities for work experience. We look forward to meeting you in the classroom!
Recommended transition reading
Recommended transition reading
Please find below some material to get you ready for September.
Compulsory text (purchase required)
My Revision Notes: AQA A-level Law
Craig Beauman and Clare WIlson, 2018
Introductory reading
A Really Basic Introduction to English Law and the English Legal System
Michael A Lambarth, 2014
Introductory reading
A Really Basic Introduction to English Contract Law
Michael A Lambart, 2014
Accompanying textbooks (not recommended to purchase)
AQA A-level Law for Year 1/AS
Jacqueline Martin & Nicholas Price, 2017
Accompanying textbooks (not recommended to purchase)
AQA A-level Law for Year 2
Jacqeuline MArtin, Richard Wortley & Nicholas Price, 2018
Concise notes on a range of topics
Past editions of the A Level Law Review are available in the library - targeted specifically at students.
It is highly recommended that you try to read some of the articles in your free time to expand your knowledge and understanding of the subject.
Just Law: The Changing Face of Justice - And Why It Matters to Us All
Misjustice: How British Law is Failing Women
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
The Secret Barrister: Stories of the Law and How It's Broken
Summer Assignment
Summer Assignment
Work that is expected will be completed and will form part of the first few weeks of teaching.
Part 1:
Please watch the following videos. These are background to parts of the course:
The Highest Court in the Land (60 minutes)
A Day In The Life: Circuit Judge (12 minutes)
Criminal law:
First criminal sentencing televised from Crown Court (2 minutes)
Defending Violent Criminals (46 minutes)
Tony Martin - The Murder That Sparked A National Debate (10 minutes)
Tort law:
Magistrates in the Family Court: A Public Law Case (22 minutes)
Donoghue v Stevenson (2 minutes)
Part 2:
Choose one of the eight cases from this article. Research this case further and create an information page (including images/links/information) about it. Please be prepared to discuss/show/share your work during our first lesson.
Other Summer Reading:
Law students will have a broad awareness of current affairs. Consequently, one of the best ways to prepare is to read good quality British newspapers or news websites - many have specific legal sections:
BBC News
The Independent
The Guardian
The Telegraph
Below are further recommended resources to engage with in your preparation:
The Student Lawyer brings together legal news and articles. It is intended for law students of all levels.
The Twitter feed of the New Weekly Law Journal @newlawjournal
Get in touch
Get in touch
For more information about the course or for questions on any of the activities above, don't hesitate to email us:
Laura Giles - lgiles@bohunt.hants.sch.uk
Lynette Cripps - lcripps@bohunt.hants.sch.uk
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