A Level Law

General Qualifications:
For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting.

In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject.
Specifically for Law you need a GCSE grade 6 in a suitable subject such as English.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

As a law student you will not only learn about different areas of law but also how the legal system operates, how law is made, how the courts work and how judges interpret law.
Main topics covered will be: The Legal System and Law Making, Criminal, Contract, Human Rights and Tort Law.
These topics will involve problem solving exercises such as deciding a bail application and deciding the sentence for a young offender.
In Criminal Law your studies will include homicide offences and defences. In Contract Law this will include the essential elements of offer, acceptance and consideration and in Tort Law this will include negligence and nuisance.
You will follow debates on justice and morals. You will also be able to observe the law in practice with visits that include Parliament and the Supreme Court.

Assessment will be by examination.

On successful completion of the course you will achieve an A Level in Law.

The legal skills developed in a Law A Level will provide an excellent foundation to study Law at University; as well as degrees in politics, history, sociology, psychology, business and economics, as well as all humanities and social science-related subjects.

You will have to buy the A Level Law textbook.

The study of law provides useful skills and knowledge relevant to a wide variety of careers including solicitor, barrister, legal executive, legal adviser, paralegal, criminologist, social worker, banking, economist and human resources.