‘The legal system’ covers all aspects of the civil courts and other forms of dispute resolution, criminal courts and lay people, legal personnel and access to justice. Under ‘criminal law’, you will study the general elements of criminal liability, fatal and non-fatal offences, offences against property, mental capacity defences and general defences and preliminary offences. The second paper will include Parliamentary law-making, including delegated legislation, statutory interpretation precedent, law reform and EU law. The law of tort includes negligence, occupier’s liability, land, vicarious liability, defences and remedies. The third paper concerns the nature of law and morality, justice and society. A choice can be made to study the law of contract or human rights law and at Highclare we study Contract Law As well as the traditional methods of teaching within the classroom through discussion, using prescribed textbooks specific to the course, taking notes, giving small informal presentations etc students are encouraged to carry out their research from textbooks in the school library. Several appropriate websites may also be accessed to find the most up-to-date material. Students will be given topic workbooks to support their learning both in and out of the classroom. Students must develop awareness of topical issues by listening to the news and reading newspapers. The success in this subject largely depends on developing independent learning and becoming a critical thinker and as such the study of law is a useful addition to A Level study. Universities (including Russell Group) are happy to accept A Level Law as part of an academic study programme. Law is ever-changing and what is learnt in the classroom can be applied to everyday life. Opportunities for enrichment not only include topical discussions but also trips to the courts and participation in MOCK trial competitions
GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above. GCSE English Literature and Language at Grade 5 or above. Students of Law should have an interest in legal issues, a readiness to think critically about topics and a willingness to appreciate a range of arguments in any given debate.
1. The legal system and criminal law 2 hour paper 33.3% of total A-level 2. Lawmaking and the law of tort. 2-hour paper 33.3% of total A-level 3. The nature of law Human rights law or The law of contract 2-hour paper 33.3% of total A-level
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
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| Address | 10 Sutton Road, Erdington, West Midlands, B23 6QL |
‘The legal system’ covers all aspects of the civil courts and other forms of dispute resolution, criminal courts and lay people, legal personnel and access to justice. Under ‘criminal law’, you will study the general elements of criminal liability, fatal and non-fatal offences, offences against property, mental capacity defences and general defences and preliminary offences. The second paper will include Parliamentary law-making, including delegated legislation, statutory interpretation precedent, law reform and EU law. The law of tort includes negligence, occupier’s liability, land, vicarious liability, defences and remedies. The third paper concerns the nature of law and morality, justice and society. A choice can be made to study the law of contract or human rights law and at Highclare we study Contract Law As well as the traditional methods of teaching within the classroom through discussion, using prescribed textbooks specific to the course, taking notes, giving small informal presentations etc students are encouraged to carry out their research from textbooks in the school library. Several appropriate websites may also be accessed to find the most up-to-date material. Students will be given topic workbooks to support their learning both in and out of the classroom. Students must develop awareness of topical issues by listening to the news and reading newspapers. The success in this subject largely depends on developing independent learning and becoming a critical thinker and as such the study of law is a useful addition to A Level study. Universities (including Russell Group) are happy to accept A Level Law as part of an academic study programme. Law is ever-changing and what is learnt in the classroom can be applied to everyday life. Opportunities for enrichment not only include topical discussions but also trips to the courts and participation in MOCK trial competitions
GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above. GCSE English Literature and Language at Grade 5 or above. Students of Law should have an interest in legal issues, a readiness to think critically about topics and a willingness to appreciate a range of arguments in any given debate.
1. The legal system and criminal law 2 hour paper 33.3% of total A-level 2. Lawmaking and the law of tort. 2-hour paper 33.3% of total A-level 3. The nature of law Human rights law or The law of contract 2-hour paper 33.3% of total A-level