Law
In Law, you will learn about how the law and the court system work and how they interact with society.
Law A Level
Have you ever wondered…
- how do people become solicitors or barristers and what’s the difference?
- why is a life sentence not really “life”?
- what is the difference between murder and manslaughter?
- can the press print whatever they like about a person’s private life?
In Law, you will learn about how the law and the court system work and how they interact with society.
Assessment
Qualification
A Level
Awarding Body
OCR
Entry Requirements
As a minimum you need:
- Grade 5/6 or B in the majority of your subjects.
You will also need to:
- Have an interest in current legal issues such as human rights and the arguments surrounding criminal justice.
- Be able to learn, analyse and apply factual information.
Year One
You will focus on how the English legal system works and how law is made.
This is followed by the study of Law in Action which uses examples of everyday problems, allowing you to apply cases and legal reasoning.
You will also learn about criminal law through the study of non-fatal offences and about the civil law through the study of the Law of Negligence.
Year Two
In the second year you will build upon the knowledge from the first year, examining in depth crimes of murder and theft, as well as possible defences such as self defence, insanity and further torts such as nuisance.
You will also debate the effectiveness of the law, for example whether justice is achieved for victims and should law reflect morals?
The final component of the course includes a study of human rights, exploring their constitutional position in the law and how they are enforced.
Students run a mooting group to practise case argument and advocacy skills and local law firms come in to College to help run mock trials, with a local District Judge to oversee proceedings.
Trips
We offer a range of trips including:
- Crown Court in Birmingham or Cardiff.
- The Supreme Court and the Houses of Parliament.
Career path
Many students go on to specialist law courses.
Law is also a good foundation for any higher education course because of the analytical skills it teaches you, as well as the way it develops your writing skills.
Law provides an excellent preparation for a wide range of careers, including the police, social work, journalism, criminal psychology, the armed forces and business.
It’s genuinely a really satisfying A Level to do. It really drives everyone’s sense of social justice and debate. If you’re someone who likes to talk about moral issues and likes to debate things, then its probably the perfect A Level for you.
Winnie
