Studying A Level Law links to all aspects of society and it helps students develop a range of transferable skills, such as analytical skills, logical thinking, research skills, essay writing skills and the ability to produce a balanced argument. Students will learn about the legal system, law making, the nature of law, criminal law, the law of tort and the law of contract. Develops competence in using legal skills during the study of the nature of law, legal issues the English legal system, and the private and public areas of substantive law. Requires students to demonstrate their ability to analyse a factual scenario by identifying the key facts from which legal issues arise. Requires students, when formulating a legal argument, to be able to analyse legislation by applying the rules and principles of statutory interpretation; and analyse case law by applying the doctrine of precedent. Analysis and application must include the ability to identify and break down into constituent parts the relevant legal rules and principles for each area of law and apply those legal principles to a hypothetical scenario. Evaluation requires students to formulate a reasoned argument to support a particular proposition by reference to the relevant legal rules and principles that support that argument. Students are required to construct clear, concise and logical legal arguments which are substantiated by legal authority, using appropriate legal terminology.
Our minimum grade entry requirements for 2024 are: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above. GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Grade 4 and above Subject Specific Requirements: Grade 4 in a Humanities Subject
The OCR LAW A level has three components: The legal system and criminal law, Law making and the law of tort and Further law Students develop knowledge and understanding of the English legal system, the nature of law and both private and public law. They develop their understanding of legal method and reasoning through the study of statutory interpretation and judicial precedent. Component 01: The legal system and criminal law Section A: The legal system focuses on civil and criminal courts, the legal professions, and access to justice. Students develop knowledge and understanding of the processes and people involved in the law and the changing nature of the legal system. They will gain a critical awareness of the legal system. Section B: Criminal law focuses on the rules and general elements of criminal law, criminal liability, offences against the person, offences against property and defences. Students develop their understanding of criminal law, apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations, and gain a critical awareness of the present state of criminal law. The legal system and criminal law component has a 2 hour examination and is worth 33⅓% of the grade Component 02: Law making and the law of Tort Section A: Law making focuses on law making in England and Wales, and students develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary. They will gain an understanding of the role of Parliament and judges in making laws, and consider how other non-elected bodies can also make laws for us to follow. Section B: The law of Tort focuses on the liability in negligence, occupiers' liability and remedies. Learners develop their understanding of the law of Tort, apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations, and gain a critical awareness of the present state of the law of Tort. Law making and the law of Tort is another 2 hour examination and a further 33⅓ % of the grade Component 03: Further law In Section A: The nature of law enables students to explore the nature of law in a wider context and how it interacts with morality, justice, society and technology. We consider whether law reflects society's morals, and how it can keep up with the changes in society. For Section B: The law of contract - the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement. This involves looking at the written and verbal terms contained in contracts, and the consequences for both parties if these terms are breached. Further law also has a 2 hour examination and forms 33⅓% of the overall grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 58-60 Shakespeare Rd, Bedford, MK40 2DL |
Studying A Level Law links to all aspects of society and it helps students develop a range of transferable skills, such as analytical skills, logical thinking, research skills, essay writing skills and the ability to produce a balanced argument. Students will learn about the legal system, law making, the nature of law, criminal law, the law of tort and the law of contract. Develops competence in using legal skills during the study of the nature of law, legal issues the English legal system, and the private and public areas of substantive law. Requires students to demonstrate their ability to analyse a factual scenario by identifying the key facts from which legal issues arise. Requires students, when formulating a legal argument, to be able to analyse legislation by applying the rules and principles of statutory interpretation; and analyse case law by applying the doctrine of precedent. Analysis and application must include the ability to identify and break down into constituent parts the relevant legal rules and principles for each area of law and apply those legal principles to a hypothetical scenario. Evaluation requires students to formulate a reasoned argument to support a particular proposition by reference to the relevant legal rules and principles that support that argument. Students are required to construct clear, concise and logical legal arguments which are substantiated by legal authority, using appropriate legal terminology.
Our minimum grade entry requirements for 2024 are: 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above. GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Grade 4 and above Subject Specific Requirements: Grade 4 in a Humanities Subject
The OCR LAW A level has three components: The legal system and criminal law, Law making and the law of tort and Further law Students develop knowledge and understanding of the English legal system, the nature of law and both private and public law. They develop their understanding of legal method and reasoning through the study of statutory interpretation and judicial precedent. Component 01: The legal system and criminal law Section A: The legal system focuses on civil and criminal courts, the legal professions, and access to justice. Students develop knowledge and understanding of the processes and people involved in the law and the changing nature of the legal system. They will gain a critical awareness of the legal system. Section B: Criminal law focuses on the rules and general elements of criminal law, criminal liability, offences against the person, offences against property and defences. Students develop their understanding of criminal law, apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations, and gain a critical awareness of the present state of criminal law. The legal system and criminal law component has a 2 hour examination and is worth 33⅓% of the grade Component 02: Law making and the law of Tort Section A: Law making focuses on law making in England and Wales, and students develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary. They will gain an understanding of the role of Parliament and judges in making laws, and consider how other non-elected bodies can also make laws for us to follow. Section B: The law of Tort focuses on the liability in negligence, occupiers' liability and remedies. Learners develop their understanding of the law of Tort, apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations, and gain a critical awareness of the present state of the law of Tort. Law making and the law of Tort is another 2 hour examination and a further 33⅓ % of the grade Component 03: Further law In Section A: The nature of law enables students to explore the nature of law in a wider context and how it interacts with morality, justice, society and technology. We consider whether law reflects society's morals, and how it can keep up with the changes in society. For Section B: The law of contract - the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement. This involves looking at the written and verbal terms contained in contracts, and the consequences for both parties if these terms are breached. Further law also has a 2 hour examination and forms 33⅓% of the overall grade.