What would it be like to live free of laws in a state of nature? A state of bliss in which we are free to do as we choose? According to the philosopher Hobbes, in this state life would be “nasty, brutish and short.” It is through a system of law that we ensure order and obtain rights that enable us to live safely and productively. As a student of law, you will look at where our rights come from and the institutions that supervise and maintain them. You will look at some of your rights and whether or not they are well-motivated. For example, we may consider police powers and whether police on behalf of the state should have the authority to stop and search you and how that might be balanced against your rights as an individual. You will study criminal law in detail and look at actual cases. You will be required to advise on fictional scenarios. You will visit the courts to see the criminal law at work and we will invite legal professionals to visit the college to give you an insight into their professional world. An A level in Law will give you a profound understanding of the complex mechanisms that maintain this pillar of democracy and an insight into the complexities of legal argumentation. It is a challenging but well-respected and very rewarding subject. In the first year, you will study the English legal system (the courts, the magistracy and the jury system), the criminal process, the legal profession (solicitors, barristers, judges and legal executives) as well as the process of law reform. You will be introduced to where the law comes from in the United Kingdom (statute, European law, human rights law and case law). You will also look at two areas of substantive law. The first is criminal law, which includes general criminal liability and non-fatal offences (e.g. assault and battery). The second is the law of tort, which includes personal injury and negligence claims after accidents (e.g. road traffic or medical mistakes). In the second year, you will complete your study of criminal law by looking at murder, manslaughter and property offences (eg. theft). You will then take one of two optional subjects: (i) contract law, which is the basic law that underpins all transactions in this country from buying a newspaper to a car to a house; or (ii) human rights law, which involves the study of rights such as the right to free speech and the right to a private family life, and how these rights are protected. You will also analyse some of the philosophical issues that underpin the law – what is the nature of law? How does law relate to morality and justice? How does the law operate to balance conflicting interests in society?
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements: • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted. You will need at least a C in English as there will be a lot of writing.
The A level is assessed by three examinations. Paper 1 deals with the English legal system and criminal law. Paper 2 covers law-making and the law of tort. Papers 3 and 4 examine the nature of law and either the law of contract or human rights law, depending on the option chosen for study. Each paper contains essay or problem questions of varying lengths, lasts 2 hours and is worth 33% of the A level.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £34,233 |
| Address | 90-92 Queen's Gate, LONDON, SW7 5AB |
What would it be like to live free of laws in a state of nature? A state of bliss in which we are free to do as we choose? According to the philosopher Hobbes, in this state life would be “nasty, brutish and short.” It is through a system of law that we ensure order and obtain rights that enable us to live safely and productively. As a student of law, you will look at where our rights come from and the institutions that supervise and maintain them. You will look at some of your rights and whether or not they are well-motivated. For example, we may consider police powers and whether police on behalf of the state should have the authority to stop and search you and how that might be balanced against your rights as an individual. You will study criminal law in detail and look at actual cases. You will be required to advise on fictional scenarios. You will visit the courts to see the criminal law at work and we will invite legal professionals to visit the college to give you an insight into their professional world. An A level in Law will give you a profound understanding of the complex mechanisms that maintain this pillar of democracy and an insight into the complexities of legal argumentation. It is a challenging but well-respected and very rewarding subject. In the first year, you will study the English legal system (the courts, the magistracy and the jury system), the criminal process, the legal profession (solicitors, barristers, judges and legal executives) as well as the process of law reform. You will be introduced to where the law comes from in the United Kingdom (statute, European law, human rights law and case law). You will also look at two areas of substantive law. The first is criminal law, which includes general criminal liability and non-fatal offences (e.g. assault and battery). The second is the law of tort, which includes personal injury and negligence claims after accidents (e.g. road traffic or medical mistakes). In the second year, you will complete your study of criminal law by looking at murder, manslaughter and property offences (eg. theft). You will then take one of two optional subjects: (i) contract law, which is the basic law that underpins all transactions in this country from buying a newspaper to a car to a house; or (ii) human rights law, which involves the study of rights such as the right to free speech and the right to a private family life, and how these rights are protected. You will also analyse some of the philosophical issues that underpin the law – what is the nature of law? How does law relate to morality and justice? How does the law operate to balance conflicting interests in society?
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements: • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted. You will need at least a C in English as there will be a lot of writing.
The A level is assessed by three examinations. Paper 1 deals with the English legal system and criminal law. Paper 2 covers law-making and the law of tort. Papers 3 and 4 examine the nature of law and either the law of contract or human rights law, depending on the option chosen for study. Each paper contains essay or problem questions of varying lengths, lasts 2 hours and is worth 33% of the A level.
