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A Level Law
The Oakes College Cambridge
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN
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Course Summary
The course delves into the content of several criminal and civil law topics, as well as exploring the nuances of the English legal system. One of the key benefits of studying A-level Law is the development of an analytical and logical mindset. The skills and knowledge gained by studying Law, opens doors to studying a broad range of subjects at university and gives students a real insight into the rules governing the world around them.
Course Details
Paper 1:
Criminal Law (75%
- General Elements of Crime
- Fatal Offences
- Non-fatal Offences
- Property Offences
- Defences
- Attempts
The Legal System (25%)
- Civil Courts and ADR
- Criminal Courts and Lay People
- Judiciary
- Access to Justice
Paper 2:
Tort Law (75%)
- Negligence
- Occupiers' Liability
- Nuisance
- Vicarious Liability
Law Making (25%)
- Parliamentary Law Making
- Delegated Legislation
- Statutory Interpretation
- Judicial Precedent
- Law Reform
- EU Law
Paper 3:
Contract Law (75%)
- Formation
- Terms
- Vitiating Factors
- Discharge
- Remedies
or
Human Rights Law (75%)
- Protections of rights
- European Convention on Human Rights
- Human Rights and UK Law
- Enforcement of Human Rights
Nature of Law (25%)
- Law and Morality
- Law and Justice
- Law and Society
How will it be delivered and assessed?
- Three exams (2 hour written)
- 100% examination at the end of Year 13
- A combination of scenario based and essay questions
Entry requirements
The minimum requirement is 7 GCSE or equivalent passes at grades 9-4 in an appropriate range of subjects, including Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above.
The college will accept one BTEC at Merit level as one GCSE equivalent.
Subject Specific:
It is preferable that you have a Grade 6 or above in at least one of your English GCSEs or alternatively in a humanities/essay based subject.
Your next steps...
Often students who do A-level Law go on to study Law at university, and the A-level can provide a useful head start to those taking that route. However, there are multiple other courses and routes that students can take after studying A-level Law, including Business, Management, Apprenticeships.
Therefore, the course can lead into a wide variety of careers such as:
- Legal Work
- Politics
- Business/Management
- Media
- Police and Probation Work
Additional information
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