WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course will provide students with a good introductory knowledge and understanding of law. It will develop skills of analysis, reasoning, logic and critical thinking. It is suitable for anybody who has an interest in law and the legal system, and complements other Humanities subjects such as Government and Politics and Sociology COURSE CONTENT The course will explore and develop the following topics of interest: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND CRIMINAL LAW Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the processes and people involved in the law and the changing nature of the legal system, as well as the rules and general elements of criminal law. LAW MAKING AND THE LAW OF TORT Students will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts. They will develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary, as well as the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and remedies. FURTHER LAW Students will study the law of contract – the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement.
Students must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs grades 9-5 or the equivalent, including a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and a grade 6 in GCSE English.
Three written examinations.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB4 8JP |
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course will provide students with a good introductory knowledge and understanding of law. It will develop skills of analysis, reasoning, logic and critical thinking. It is suitable for anybody who has an interest in law and the legal system, and complements other Humanities subjects such as Government and Politics and Sociology COURSE CONTENT The course will explore and develop the following topics of interest: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND CRIMINAL LAW Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the processes and people involved in the law and the changing nature of the legal system, as well as the rules and general elements of criminal law. LAW MAKING AND THE LAW OF TORT Students will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts. They will develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary, as well as the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and remedies. FURTHER LAW Students will study the law of contract – the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement.
Students must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs grades 9-5 or the equivalent, including a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and a grade 6 in GCSE English.
Three written examinations.
