Curriculum
Law
Why study A level law?
A-Level Law is a challenging and rewarding subject that provides students with an in-depth understanding of the legal system and the principles of law. Through the study of A-Level Law, students will develop a range of skills, including critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving, which will prepare them for a wide range of careers.
A-Level Law covers a wide range of topics, including sources of law, English legal system, criminal law, contract law, tort law, and human rights law. These topics are explored in-depth, with students developing a detailed understanding of the law and its application in real-world scenarios.
Overall, A-Level Law is an excellent choice for students who are interested in the legal system and want to develop the skills and knowledge needed for a career in law, business, or politics. Through the study of A-Level Law, students will gain a deep understanding of the law and its application, as well as the critical thinking and analysis skills needed to succeed in a range of professions.
What will I study at key stage 5?
Students will learn how to 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. They will be able to analyse a scenario by identifying the key facts from which legal issues arise. Students will explore how to formulate a legal argument, legislation by applying the rules and principles of statutory interpretation and analyse case law by applying the doctrine of precedent. For each private and public area of substantive law they will study, analyse, apply and evaluate the legal rules and principles of that area of law. We will learn how to evaluate and formulate a reasoned argument to support a particular proposition by reference to the relevant legal rules and principles that support that argument. Construction of clear, concise and logical legal arguments, substantiated by legal authority, will support creation of persuasive arguments. Students will deepen their knowledge of how to critically evaluate legal issues by identifying different perspectives, being able to support their identification of the strongest viewpoint and demonstrating the ability to counter alternative viewpoints.
Assessment at Key Stage 5
A LEVEL LAW: AQA 7162
| Overview | Focus |
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| Paper 1 Written exam: 2 hours 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks |
The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100). |
| Overview | Focus |
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| Paper 2 Written exam: 2 hours 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks |
The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100). Tort (75 marks out of 100). A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. |
| Overview | Focus |
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| Paper 3 Written exam: 2 hours 33.33% of the qualification 100 marks |
Law of contract (75 marks out of 100). The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100). OR Human rights (75 marks out of 100). The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100).
A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. |
Careers
The Social Sciences can lead to a broad range of future careers. Alumni have graduated from Russel Group universities including University of Oxford, UCL, The University of Manchester and King’s College London and embarked on successful careers with within The Civil Service, local and national Sociology, medicine, international relations and law.