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GCE Law

Why you should "A" Level Law

You wish to develop a broader understanding of law and the English legal system

You want to enhance your critical thinking skills and are interested in law and the legal process

You would like to enter a career where a knowledge of law is needed

  • You would like to study law or a related subject at university

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The course will give you a broad introduction to various aspects of Law and prepare you for further study or employment.  Studying A-Level Law will give you the opportunity to learn a very interesting subject.  Students will study the following units:

AS

UNIT 1   LAW MAKING AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM

UNIT 2   THE CONCEPT OF LIABILITY

ASSESSMENT:  100% Exam - Each AS unit is examined externally.

A2

UNIT 3  CRIMINAL LAW (Fatal and Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person)

UNIT 4   CRIMINAL LAW (Offences Against Property) and Concepts of Law

ASSESSMENT:  100% Exam - Each A2 unit is examined externally.

For more information please download the student guide here

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

GCSE grade C or above in five subject including a grade B in English/History and Maths

A good level of general knowledge

  • An interest in legal affairs

Willingness to work hard and a commitment to learning

For more information speak to Mr O'Hara

STUDENT FEEDBACK

The following is a selection of comments made by previous AS Law students:

“I would highly recommend Law for anyone who has an interest in the way society is run and why.  It’s an interesting and fun subject and will help you in whatever career you wish to follow.  Law is something that affects the way you live your life”.  JABRAN HUSSAIN (2006)

“Law is a great subject to study as A-Level because it sets a very good foundation for studying it further”.  IDNAN AHMED (2006)

“Law is very different from any other subject which makes it so interesting.  You get a chance to argue your points, it’s exciting because each lesson is unique.  The teachers refer to real life cases to give you a better understanding”.  GINA KORMOCZI (2006)

“I am really glad I’ve taken law at A-Level.  It’s interesting and surprisingly fun.  The class is relaxed and at any time an argument can break out amongst pupils over legal cases.  Law at A-Level is a great experience”.  

JENNY HEALY (2007)

“Law is an exciting subject, which offers you a new experience from anything you have studied before”.  MATTHEW BALDWIN (2008)

“Law is a great subject, it helps you understand why certain laws exist.  The use of real cases makes it fun to learn and it’s a good way to discover if law is the right path for you”.  LAUREN CLAYTON (2008)

“I would recommend Law.  It’s interesting, unique and different to all other lessons, it gives you an edge”.  LAURA ASHTON (2008)

AQA Law Site Legal Theory and Revision
Law Resources BBC Law in Action
Daily Telegraph Law Reports House of Parliament
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