WHY SHOULD I STUDY A LEVEL LAW? Law is a dynamic and exciting subject that has broad applicability to a range of careers and study options. It allows you to understand the world around you from different perspectives and consider how the law affects real life. Debates, mock trials and group discussions form an essential part of the course. The department has strong links with local and national firms of solicitors, barristers and other legal professions and have arranged an excellent programme of careers insight talks. Opportunities for work placements and apprentices are sometimes passed on to us by these firms and we advertise these within the College. We offer an additional study “lawyers” group and students have participated in national competitions such as the Bar Mock Trial competition and The Legal Apprentice, organised by Kingsley Napley. Law complements many other subjects at A Level and goes particularly well with Politics. A Level Law is assessed by examination at the end of the two years of study COURSE CONTENT The first year of the course includes the study of law making and the English legal system and one area of private law – tort law. Following the formal late spring assessment, students will commence study of criminal law, which will continue into year 2.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 5 GCSE English Language or English Literature AND Grade 5 In at least one other predominantly written based GCSE subject (from English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies or Sociology)
A Level Law is assessed by examination at the end of the two years of study. There is no coursework involved in this syllabus.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY A LEVEL LAW? Law is a dynamic and exciting subject that has broad applicability to a range of careers and study options. It allows you to understand the world around you from different perspectives and consider how the law affects real life. Debates, mock trials and group discussions form an essential part of the course. The department has strong links with local and national firms of solicitors, barristers and other legal professions and have arranged an excellent programme of careers insight talks. Opportunities for work placements and apprentices are sometimes passed on to us by these firms and we advertise these within the College. We offer an additional study “lawyers” group and students have participated in national competitions such as the Bar Mock Trial competition and The Legal Apprentice, organised by Kingsley Napley. Law complements many other subjects at A Level and goes particularly well with Politics. A Level Law is assessed by examination at the end of the two years of study COURSE CONTENT The first year of the course includes the study of law making and the English legal system and one area of private law – tort law. Following the formal late spring assessment, students will commence study of criminal law, which will continue into year 2.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 5 GCSE English Language or English Literature AND Grade 5 In at least one other predominantly written based GCSE subject (from English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies or Sociology)
A Level Law is assessed by examination at the end of the two years of study. There is no coursework involved in this syllabus.