Choose to study Law at Brighouse Sixth Form College and develop and sustain your enjoyment of, and interest in the legal system and its intricacies, gain an understanding of legal methods and reasoning, develop techniques of logical reasoning and analytical skills to solve problems by applying legal rules and also to develop the ability to communicate legal arguments and conclusions, referring to relevant legal authority. Law is a popular and academically demanding subject, which requires a wide range of skills. You will be expected to take part in class discussions, and mock trials and engage in debates about many aspects of the legal system. For example: What are the appropriate offences or defences in a particular scenario? Is the system fair? Is the law a good idea for society as a whole? Where should the balance between individual freedom and collective security lie? Paper 1: The nature of law and the English legal system - Criminal Law Topics covered include the nature and role of law, law & morality, justice, Parliamentary law-making, elements of a crime: Actus Reus, Causation, Mens Rea and criminal offences such as murder, voluntary manslaughter and assault. Paper 2: The nature of law and the English legal system – Tort Law Topics will develop an understanding of civil courts and appeal system, the legal profession: barristers, solicitors and liability in negligence for physical injury to people and property damage. Paper 3: The nature of law and the English legal system – Human Rights Law Topics include human rights rules and theories such as the right to life, right to liberty, freedom of expression and balancing conflicting rights/interests.