Law

Course summary

What makes someone liable for murder rather than manslaughter? What does a juror do in a trial? Do judges make law and should they make law? How far does our law reflect a common morality? The study of law is full of questions such as these. In A Level Law you will explore law making and the legal system, as well as learn a number of areas of substantive law in relation to both criminal and civil liability. There are laws governing almost every part of our lives and this course provides an introduction to how these laws are enforced. The core modules of the A Level course will include: • The English legal system. • An in-depth study of criminal law, concentrating on offences against the person, fatal offences and property offence. • Study also extends to cover the law of tort and contract law, which includes the study of everyday agreements and customer rights. • Case studies will be used to link the theory to real life, giving you practical experience that is useful for a range of sectors and progression to university-level study. You can expect to develop your skills in strategic thinking and logic as you progress on the course.