Examining body: AQA
Course duration: 2 years
Overview of the course
Studying Law gives students an understanding of the role of Law in today’s society and raises their awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals. By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, students also develop their analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. All these skills are highly sought after by higher education and employers.
During the course students will develop competence in using legal skills during the study of the nature of law, legal issues and the English legal system, and private and public areas of substantive law. Students will also be able to demonstrate their ability to analyse a scenario by identifying the key facts from which legal issues arise. Developing analytical skills with be a key focus as students will need to formulate a legal argument, utilising legislation through the application of the rules and principles of statutory interpretation. Students will also develop the ability to analyse case law by applying the doctrine of precedent. Working with scenarios will allow them to analyse and identify the key legal arguments and enable them to formulate a clear legal argument that is, concise and logical, substantiated by legal authority, using appropriate legal terminology.
How the course is examined.
- 100% examination. 3 papers x 2 hours each
Any relevant further information such as unit titles, specialisms.
- Nature of Law and the English Legal System
- Criminal Law
- Tort
- Law of Contract
Where the qualification can lead to (i.e. next level, university, suggested careers)
After A level law, students have numerous pathways to explore, whether they choose to continue education at University, enter the workforce directly, or pursue vocational training. The skills developed during the study of A level Law are highly transferable making A Level Law a strong foundation for a variety of career opportunities
Legal Careers
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Paralegal
- Legal Executive
Non-Legal Careers
There are a huge range of careers that A Level Law can be directly linked to
- Business and Management
- Public Sector – roles in government and public policy
- Human Resources
- Police Force