Law

Entry Requirements

Prospective students should have gained 5 GCSEs grade 9 to 5 with at least a grade 5 or above in GCSE English. In exceptional cases we would consider a candidate based on a portfolio of work which indicates that they have the potential to cope with the course.

WHAT WILL STUDY?

A-Level Law includes the study of:

The legal system

Law making

Private Law

Public Law

Legal skills

Typical issues which you will consider include: What is the difference between civil and criminal law? Is the law sufficiently clear for us to know whether we are breaking it? Do legally unqualified magistrates really know what they are doing? And how do you become a lawyer?

Law requires a great deal of reading and learning of legal principles. A good memory is most useful. However, the assessment also sets law in its social, economic and political context and evaluates its usefulness.

Future Opportunities

Whether the student intends to pursue a future in the law itself or has merely a passing interest, the pervasiveness of law means that it is a highly valued area of education for all careers. The discipline and approach developed during the study of law will prepare you for a large variety of careers. These might include finance, commerce, journalism, politics, civil service, local government and business management.

There will be a variety of classroom activities including discussion. Some issues will be presented through ILT, video and external visits such as to court or to Parliament.