What is Law? At first sight, Law appears to be the study of our justice system, exploring the origins of Law in the UK and its application to society. However, A Level Law goes beyond this, looking at the structure of criminal offences and the intricate details needed to establish a defendant’s guilt or innocence. Studying Law will help students develop analytical, communication and extended writing skills. It requires commitment to the course and a good knowledge of current affairs. Extracurricular Opportunities Students have the opportunity to undertake a number of visits during their time studying Law. • Supreme Court and Royal Courts of Justice visit with a mock trial. • Magistrates and Crown Court visits. Where can Law lead me? Legal careers: solicitor, barrister, police, judges, ushers, probation officer, legal clerks. A career outside of law practice can be as rewarding as those within the profession and there are many opportunities for students to transfer the skills acquired in the study of law into other employment, for example Civil Service, business sector or teaching. What goes well with this Course? Studying Law at A Level requires extended writing and proposing well supported arguments. These skills can complement subjects such as Sociology, Government and Politics, History, English and Business. Studies. Structure of the Course Exam board: AQA and 100% exam based. Paper 1 Nature of Law and the Law Making The meaning of law and how law is made - Parliamentary law making, delegated legislation and Judicial precedent. Criminal Law Non-fatal offences, homicide (murder and manslaughter), theft, robbery, burglary, self-defence and other general defences. Paper 2 Nature of Law and the English Legal System The meaning of law and the structure of the legal system including how to qualify as a barrister or solicitor. Tort Law (Law of Negligence) Negligence, occupier’s liability, nuisance and vicarious liability. Paper 3 Nature of Law and the English Legal System Contract Law Theory of Contract Law, essential requirements of Contract Law, specific terms implied by statute law in relation to consumer contracts and exclusion clauses.
Grade 4 or above in English Language GCSE and English Literature GCSE.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1NB |
What is Law? At first sight, Law appears to be the study of our justice system, exploring the origins of Law in the UK and its application to society. However, A Level Law goes beyond this, looking at the structure of criminal offences and the intricate details needed to establish a defendant’s guilt or innocence. Studying Law will help students develop analytical, communication and extended writing skills. It requires commitment to the course and a good knowledge of current affairs. Extracurricular Opportunities Students have the opportunity to undertake a number of visits during their time studying Law. • Supreme Court and Royal Courts of Justice visit with a mock trial. • Magistrates and Crown Court visits. Where can Law lead me? Legal careers: solicitor, barrister, police, judges, ushers, probation officer, legal clerks. A career outside of law practice can be as rewarding as those within the profession and there are many opportunities for students to transfer the skills acquired in the study of law into other employment, for example Civil Service, business sector or teaching. What goes well with this Course? Studying Law at A Level requires extended writing and proposing well supported arguments. These skills can complement subjects such as Sociology, Government and Politics, History, English and Business. Studies. Structure of the Course Exam board: AQA and 100% exam based. Paper 1 Nature of Law and the Law Making The meaning of law and how law is made - Parliamentary law making, delegated legislation and Judicial precedent. Criminal Law Non-fatal offences, homicide (murder and manslaughter), theft, robbery, burglary, self-defence and other general defences. Paper 2 Nature of Law and the English Legal System The meaning of law and the structure of the legal system including how to qualify as a barrister or solicitor. Tort Law (Law of Negligence) Negligence, occupier’s liability, nuisance and vicarious liability. Paper 3 Nature of Law and the English Legal System Contract Law Theory of Contract Law, essential requirements of Contract Law, specific terms implied by statute law in relation to consumer contracts and exclusion clauses.
Grade 4 or above in English Language GCSE and English Literature GCSE.
