Students will explore the roles of judges, juries, magistrates and Parliament in shaping and developing the laws that govern our society. The study of law helps develop analytical abilities and critical thinking skills. It also develops problem solving skills through the application of legal rules. This course will appeal to students who have a keen interest in the legal system and criminal law. The Programme of study A-level Law is a two year programme, but when you successfully complete the first year you will have achieved an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) in Law. At AS Level you will study the English Legal System; how laws are made and function. You will also learn different areas of law including criminal and tort law. In the second year of A-level Law you will deepen your knowledge about substantive areas of law, including criminal, tort and contract law as well as the English Legal system. The criminal law will focus on fatal and non-fatal offences against the person (murder, manslaughter) and offences against property (e.g. theft and robbery). The subject is assessed by exams which will be sat at the end of each year. Note: There is no coursework element for AS/A-level Law. A-level Law is assessed through linear assessment by three two hour exams at the end of the two year course. They will assess your skills and knowledge gained in Law over the whole two years. The marks and grades achieved in the AS exams do not contribute towards the full A-level grade. Higher Education and Career opportunities A-Level Law offers access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. It combines well with most other subject areas and prepares students for University courses, including a degree in law. The subject is extremely useful for those thinking of careers in banking, insurance, media, police, civil service, management and business and of course the legal profession.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fambridge Road, Maldon, CM9 6AB |
Students will explore the roles of judges, juries, magistrates and Parliament in shaping and developing the laws that govern our society. The study of law helps develop analytical abilities and critical thinking skills. It also develops problem solving skills through the application of legal rules. This course will appeal to students who have a keen interest in the legal system and criminal law. The Programme of study A-level Law is a two year programme, but when you successfully complete the first year you will have achieved an Advanced Subsidiary (AS) in Law. At AS Level you will study the English Legal System; how laws are made and function. You will also learn different areas of law including criminal and tort law. In the second year of A-level Law you will deepen your knowledge about substantive areas of law, including criminal, tort and contract law as well as the English Legal system. The criminal law will focus on fatal and non-fatal offences against the person (murder, manslaughter) and offences against property (e.g. theft and robbery). The subject is assessed by exams which will be sat at the end of each year. Note: There is no coursework element for AS/A-level Law. A-level Law is assessed through linear assessment by three two hour exams at the end of the two year course. They will assess your skills and knowledge gained in Law over the whole two years. The marks and grades achieved in the AS exams do not contribute towards the full A-level grade. Higher Education and Career opportunities A-Level Law offers access to a wide range of possible career and Higher Education opportunities. It combines well with most other subject areas and prepares students for University courses, including a degree in law. The subject is extremely useful for those thinking of careers in banking, insurance, media, police, civil service, management and business and of course the legal profession.