Have you ever wondered why and how are laws made? How do judges make decisions? How do people become solicitors or barristers? If so, A-Level Law may be for you. Law is a fascinating subject, giving you not only an understanding of the role of Law in today's society but knowledge of your individual rights and responsibilities.
If you are interested in a becoming a solicitor, barrister or legal executive, starting a legal apprenticeship, embarking on a career in business, politics or government, studying Law, Business or Economics at university, or debating controversial issues, then A Level Law is a good place to start.
The aims of A Level Law course are for you to:
Develop an understanding of law and how it works
Learn more about society from a legal perspective – both contemporary and historical
Learn about the interaction between law and morals, justice and society
Learn about different areas of law such as criminal and contract law
Make connections with business, economics, history, politics and technology
Develop academic skills, including analysis and evaluation
Be able to make an informed decision about future careers
Course overview
English Legal System: Students will focus on the civil and criminal courts, the legal professions, sentencing, access to justice, and the processes and people involved in the law.
Criminal Law: Students will develop an understanding of criminal liability through the study of offences against the person and offences against property and the skills needed to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations.
Law-Making: Students will study law making methods and their underpinning concepts and develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary.
Law of Tort: Students will gain knowledge on the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and remedies and the skills needed to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations.
Nature of Law: Students will explore the nature of law in a wider context and develop their understanding of how the law interacts with morality, justice, and society.
Contract Law: Students will develop knowledge on the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement and the skills needed to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations.
How is this course examined?
A Level Law is 100% exam based, with three equally weighted exam papers, each 2 hours long and each worth one third of the marks. The units are:
Paper 1
English Legal System
Criminal Law
Paper 2
Law-Making
Law of Tort
Paper 3
Nature of Law
Contract Law
Within these units, you will:
Develop competence in using legal skills
Demonstrate your ability to analyse a scenario by identifying the key facts from which legal issues arise
Analyse, when formulating a legal argument, legislation by applying rules and principles
Construct clear, concise and logical legal arguments which are substantiated by legal authority, using appropriate legal terminology
Construct a persuasive argument including in instances where there are no clear legal precedents or when there are conflicting precedents
Analyse and critically evaluate legal issues by identifying different perspectives, supporting your identification of the strongest viewpoint and countering alternative viewpoints
Equipment
Folder and dividers
Reading booklets and work booklets (school will provide)
Writing pen & highlighter
Lined writing paper
Plastic wallets
Homework
Homework will include tasks such as: pre-reading, completion of work booklet tasks, cases and laws research, consolidating knowledge of key concepts, and practice for examinations.
Learning outside of the classroom
Studying Law has real-life relevance. Therefore, we are pleased to offer students the following opportunities;
As a result of high-quality teaching and the broader experiences to which they are exposed, students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.
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The curriculum in the sixth form offers students support in applying to university or moving into employment.
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…there is now an effective programme of intervention and support for students who are at risk of underachievement.
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Students in the sixth form benefit from strong teaching and high-quality pastoral support.
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Students identified teaching as the strength of the sixth form. Teachers’ subject knowledge is excellent.
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Students in the sixth form say that they are well supported pastorally and that they feel safe.
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Student achievement is outstanding. They reach high levels of attainment. Students have high expectations of themselves.
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Allerton High School
King Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire LS17 7AG