Course Summary
The Law A-level is an exciting and topical course which allows students to gain an understanding of the English Legal System alongside a detailed knowledge of practical areas of law such as criminal law, tort law and human rights law. On this course students will develop an ability to analyse legal situations and apply relevant laws to those situations, this application will be supported by interesting case references. While on this course you will have the opportunity to attend trips to Criminal Courts, where you will see the application of the laws, we have studied in their real-life environments. This course will be suitable for students who are looking to partake in an exciting and challenging A-level.
Careers / Progression
Past students have gone on to student Law at university in pursuit of a variety of careers. Legal prospects include working in a range of areas of law, from becoming a practicing barrister to qualifying as a paralegal. Students have also been successful in obtaining an apprenticeship as a method of qualifying as a solicitor. A-level law supports students’ ability to analyse and evaluate legal situations, this is a transferrable skill which lends itself well to many courses of study.
Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a Humanities subject.
Examination Board
Assessment
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100% exam-based A-level |
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Paper 1 – Nature of Law and the English legal system with criminal law. |
2-hour exam |
33.3% |
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Paper 2 – Nature of Law and the English legal system with tort law. |
2-hour exam |
33.3% |
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Paper 3 – Nature of Law and the English legal system with human rights law. |
2-hour exam |
33.3% |
Careers / Progression
Past students have gone on to student Law at university in pursuit of a variety of careers. Legal prospects include working in a range of areas of law, from becoming a practicing barrister to qualifying as a paralegal. Students have also been successful in obtaining an apprenticeship as a method of qualifying as a solicitor. A-level law supports students’ ability to analyse and evaluate legal situations, this is a transferrable skill which lends itself well to many courses of study.