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Level 3
A Level Law
COURSE OVERVIEW
A Level Law, AQA specification, covers the following areas: the English Legal System, the theory of Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law and Contract Law. You will achieve this by considering the subject through the eyes of a lawyer, judge, police officer and prosecutor. It is an examination based subject with three ‘end of syllabus’ exams, which are 2 hours long. Questions vary in the depth of answer required but build up to long essay questions. All answers require considerable knowledge of fact, statutes and cases, together with analysis and evaluation.
FURTHER INFORMATION
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English and Maths. English Language must be at least grade 5. You will need determination and a desire to work hard, particularly on your writing skills. You will also be required to complete a GCSE to A Level Transition Project, prior to enrolment, to prepare you for A Level Law.
Law is a highly regarded subject and is extremely beneficial for a career in the Legal Professions, Business, Law, Justice, Police and Probation services as a Barrister, Detective, Paralegal or Solicitor.
This is a two-year linear A Level where you are examined on the whole syllabus at the end of the second year. Each project is assessed as a portfolio of work. Fact learning is essential and as essay writing forms an essential part of this course, you should have a high level of language skills. Critical analysis, evaluation and textual analysis will be developed throughout the year. Assessments will be ongoing in class on a regular basis, some of which will be in exam conditions. To prepare you for external exams, you will carry out a programme of weekly tests, exam style assessments and Formal Progress Points where you will monitor your attendance, how hard you are working and your academic progress. All Year 1 students will progress through a Year 1 Gateway that will allow you to progress to Year 2.
You will be required to buy your own textbooks, stationary and any subject-related equipment.
*Financial assistance available for some students.