Course information
Law (A Level)
The Downs School - West Berkshire
01635270000
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Course summary

The A Level Law course aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of the English legal system, law making and concepts/theories of law knowledge in criminal, tort and law.

Entry requirements

GCSE English grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Unit One: The English Legal System- Civil Courts and other forms of dispute resolution, criminal courts and lay people, legal personnel and access to justice. Criminal Law- fatal and non-fatal offences against the person, property offences, preliminary offences and defences. Assessment: • Written exam: two hours • 80 marks • 33% of A Level Unit Two: Law Making- Parliament, delegated legislation, statutory interpretation and judicial precedent, law reform and EU law Tort Law - covers civil wrongs of negligence, occupier’s liability, nuisance, vicarious liability, defences and remedies Assessment: • Written exam: two hours • 80 marks • 33% of A Level Unit Three: The Nature of Law- law and society, law and justice and law and morality Contract Law– covers central elements of contract law: formation, contract terms, vitiating factors, discharge and remedies Assessment: • Written exam: two hours • 80 marks • 33% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressManor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD