Develop your analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills through the study of legal rules and the structure and operation of the English legal system. You will also gain an understanding of legal methods and reasoning for you to progress on to university or pursue a wide range of careers. You will be provided with module booklets to complete in class and in your own time. You will complete case studies, undertake research, look at contemporary legal issues in the news, complete practise exam questions and examinations. You will take part in a mock trial to provide you with an insight into the legal sector. Throughout the year you will be introduced to guest speakers from the law industry and take part in visits to local courts.
The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science subjects. Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below: Grade 6/B or above in English Literature or English Language plus 6/B in another humanity, plus 6/B in one other subject.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Peterborough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ |
Develop your analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills through the study of legal rules and the structure and operation of the English legal system. You will also gain an understanding of legal methods and reasoning for you to progress on to university or pursue a wide range of careers. You will be provided with module booklets to complete in class and in your own time. You will complete case studies, undertake research, look at contemporary legal issues in the news, complete practise exam questions and examinations. You will take part in a mock trial to provide you with an insight into the legal sector. Throughout the year you will be introduced to guest speakers from the law industry and take part in visits to local courts.
The standard requirement for A Levels at Stamford College is 5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above as a minimum for humanities subjects and 6/B in maths for all science subjects. Each A Level subject has its own additional entry requirements, please see below: Grade 6/B or above in English Literature or English Language plus 6/B in another humanity, plus 6/B in one other subject.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.