Law

A Level Law is an ideal starting point if you would like to enter a career in law or gain an insight into the legal framework that underpins our society. This course deals with complex principles and requires an ability to understand highly detailed legal cases and apply this knowledge to examination questions. During the course, you will have the opportunity to visit the Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court, attend talks from visiting speakers and visit university Law departments.

Course highlights:

In the first year, you will learn about the nature of law, including sources of law and the differences between criminal and civil law. You will also explore the English legal system; the courts; how law is made, interpreted and reformed; and how you can qualify as a lawyer. You will then focus on criminal law and learn to apply legal principles and cases to hypothetical scenarios.

In the second year, you will focus on problem solving in tort law and contract law. You will also explore the role of law in society, study the relationship between law and morality and consider whether the law always achieves justice.