The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the English legal system. Topics covered include the courts and legal personnel, law-making, dispute solving in negligence cases and aspects of criminal law. You will analyse aspects of the legal system and apply your knowledge to given scenarios. The course is continually assessed through a range of internal and external assessments. • You will develop your ability to work both independently and as part of a group in order to produce coursework and prepare for the external assessments. • You will develop and improve your research skills, as well as your overall IT and communication skills. • The units will allow you to develop independent legal research skills, including the use of legal databases, journals and case material. • You will become a critical consumer of information, expressing your point of view in a clear and concise manner. • You will improve your debating skills and develop the capacity to support a point of view with reference to evidence.
• 4 or more grades 4-9 • Additional entry requirement: Grade 4+ in a literate subject. Please note: • A literate subject includes any GCSE English qualification or any other GCSE essay-based subject, such as History, Geography or Sociology (these are not exclusive). • A numerate subject includes GCSE Maths or ANY GCSE Science course. If students are doing double Science, then just one of the grades being at 4 will be sufficient. • A GCSE grade of 4 and above in the relevant subject will supersede either of the above criteria.
Coursework and externally assessed examinations.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rydens Way, Woking, GU22 9DL |
The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the English legal system. Topics covered include the courts and legal personnel, law-making, dispute solving in negligence cases and aspects of criminal law. You will analyse aspects of the legal system and apply your knowledge to given scenarios. The course is continually assessed through a range of internal and external assessments. • You will develop your ability to work both independently and as part of a group in order to produce coursework and prepare for the external assessments. • You will develop and improve your research skills, as well as your overall IT and communication skills. • The units will allow you to develop independent legal research skills, including the use of legal databases, journals and case material. • You will become a critical consumer of information, expressing your point of view in a clear and concise manner. • You will improve your debating skills and develop the capacity to support a point of view with reference to evidence.
• 4 or more grades 4-9 • Additional entry requirement: Grade 4+ in a literate subject. Please note: • A literate subject includes any GCSE English qualification or any other GCSE essay-based subject, such as History, Geography or Sociology (these are not exclusive). • A numerate subject includes GCSE Maths or ANY GCSE Science course. If students are doing double Science, then just one of the grades being at 4 will be sufficient. • A GCSE grade of 4 and above in the relevant subject will supersede either of the above criteria.
Coursework and externally assessed examinations.
