Law

law Law - AS/A2

Exam Board: AQA

How does the English Legal System work?

What is the difference between Criminal and Civil Law? How are laws made?

Is Law for you? • You must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including at least a grade C in English Language.

You must have an interest in and enthusiasm for studying Law as a subject and be prepared to read and research Law-based topics.

You want to develop your analytical ability and critical thinking skills.

You wish to develop the ability to communicate legal arguments and conclusions with reference to appropriate legal authority.

You want to develop an understanding of the Law as a changing body of rules that affects everyone in all aspects of their lives.

You will apply for Level 3 Law rather than "A" level or BTEC. The mode of study "A" level or BTEC will be determined by the college following assessments made at the start of the course.

What will I learn?

AS Year

How will I be assessed?

Criminal Liability You will examine non-fatal offences against the person, for example GBH and ABH.

Civil Liability You will examine the law of negligence.

Dispute Solving You will explore how the Criminal and Civil Courts operate in England and Wales.

All assessment for the course is through written examination.

What activities can I get involved in?

You will have the opportunity to expand your learning beyond the classroom during visits to the Crown Courts and perhaps by participating in a Mock Trial competition.

The College has lots of exciting enrichment and C.V building opportunities including the chance to earn the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, learn a new skill, learn a language, join a club, take up or develop a sport or take on a new challenge. See the College Prospectus for further information about what is on offer.

Law Making and the Legal System You will explore the process by which both Parliament and the Courts develop the law.

Where does it lead?

Study at AS/A2 level provides a useful background for the further study of Law either as the main subject or subsidiary part of a degree, foundation degree or for the many professional qualifications which have a law component.

A2 Year Homicide You will study murder and manslaughter.

Property Offences You will study crimes including theft, robbery, burglary and criminal damage.

Criminal Defences You will examine the impact of common legal defences including insanity, intoxication, duress and self-defence.

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Studying Law also provides students with valuable transferable skills, for example reasoning, analytical skills and problem solving skills through the application of legal rules, together with an understanding of legal method and reasoning. These skills provide excellent preparation for those students who wish to progress to degree level study or pursue a wide range of careers.

Beyond the traditional law-related careers as a barrister or solicitor, a qualification in Law will allow you to develop a career as a para-legal or join government agencies such as the Police or the Crown Prosecution Service.

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