Law
Law is an academic and challenging subject concerning the creation, interpretation and enforcement of the rules which underpin society. You will study both public and private law including criminal law and the law of tort (private claims such as the law of negligence). You will be expected to analyse and apply complex rules and also evaluate the fairness of English law.
Law is an academic and challenging subject concerning the creation, interpretation and enforcement of the rules which underpin society. You will study both public and private law including criminal law and the law of tort (private claims such as the law of negligence). You will be expected to analyse and apply complex rules and also evaluate the fairness of English law.
Law requires students to grapple with ethical judgements such as whether murder can ever be necessary or if an individual is truly blameworthy for a negligent act. Students are also invited to consider the effectiveness of the law in dealing with society’s issues. Studying law is deeply enjoyable as it demands students to consider their own ethical viewpoints and to also balance the interests of society and the individual.
Law requires students to grapple with ethical judgements such as whether murder can ever be necessary or if an individual is truly blameworthy for a negligent act. Students are also invited to consider the effectiveness of the law in dealing with society’s issues. Studying law is deeply enjoyable as it demands students to consider their own ethical viewpoints and to also balance the interests of society and the individual.
Specification
Specification
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Course Content
Course Content
▪ The Legal System (Civil Courts & Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Courts & Lay People, Legal Personnel, Access to Justice)
▪ The Legal System (Civil Courts & Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Courts & Lay People, Legal Personnel, Access to Justice)
▪ Criminal Law (Fatal offences against the person,Non-fatal offences against the person, Offences against property, Defences)
▪ Criminal Law (Fatal offences against the person,Non-fatal offences against the person, Offences against property, Defences)
▪ Law Making (Parliamentary Law Making, Delegated Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, Judicial Precedent, Law Reform, European Union Law)
▪ Law Making (Parliamentary Law Making, Delegated Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, Judicial Precedent, Law Reform, European Union Law)
▪ The Law of Tort (Negligence, Occupiers Liability, Torts connected with land, Vicarious Liability, Defences, Remedies)
▪ The Law of Tort (Negligence, Occupiers Liability, Torts connected with land, Vicarious Liability, Defences, Remedies)
▪ The Nature of Law (Law & Morality, Law & Justice, Law & Society)
▪ The Nature of Law (Law & Morality, Law & Justice, Law & Society)
▪ Human Rights Law or the Law of Contract
▪ Human Rights Law or the Law of Contract
Assessment
Assessment
Paper 1: (2 hours) 80 marks - The Legal System (20/80) - Criminal Law (60/80)
Paper 1: (2 hours) 80 marks - The Legal System (20/80) - Criminal Law (60/80)
Paper 2: (2 hours) 80 marks - Law making (20/80) - The Law of Tort 60/80)
Paper 2: (2 hours) 80 marks - Law making (20/80) - The Law of Tort 60/80)
Paper 3: (2 hours) 80 marks - The Nature of Law (20/80) - Human rights Law or the Law of Contract
Paper 3: (2 hours) 80 marks - The Nature of Law (20/80) - Human rights Law or the Law of Contract
(75/80)
(75/80)
Progression
Progression
Following completion of A Level law, students are well equipped to study a range of academic degrees such as History, English, Philosophy and Law given the clarity of expression and the skills of analysis which are cultivated throughout the course. Students should note that should they wish to study law for a degree they are likely to undertake an additional suitability test such as the LNAT beforehand. A-Level law is a good starting point for a career as either a Barrister or Solicitor; A Level Law will also assist with a career in Administration, Academia, Criminology, Teaching, Government and Journalism, ParaLegal and Legal Executive.
Following completion of A Level law, students are well equipped to study a range of academic degrees such as History, English, Philosophy and Law given the clarity of expression and the skills of analysis which are cultivated throughout the course. Students should note that should they wish to study law for a degree they are likely to undertake an additional suitability test such as the LNAT beforehand. A-Level law is a good starting point for a career as either a Barrister or Solicitor; A Level Law will also assist with a career in Administration, Academia, Criminology, Teaching, Government and Journalism, ParaLegal and Legal Executive.