A-Level Law

Law is an intriguing subject that impacts on most aspects of our lives. It plays a vital and wide-ranging role in society, with functions that include protecting the public, regulating relationships, the construction of agreements and the resolution of disputes. The study of law will give you an understanding of the differences between criminal and civil law and between different sources of law including custom, statute law and the common law.

Nature of Law: This examines the relationship of law with society, morality, and justice, and explores fundamental concepts such as the ‘Rule of Law’ and ‘Parliamentary Sovereignty’.

English Legal System: This covers how law is made both centrally within parliament, and by decisions made in the appeal courts. You learn about key legal institutions, including the civil and criminal court hierarchy, and the various processes and personnel involved in the practice of law.

Criminal Law: This considers both Fatal (Murder, Voluntary and Involuntary manslaughter) and Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Assault, Battery, Actual Bodily Harm, Grievous Bodily Harm) as well, as offences against property. Criminal legal theory is also studied to provide context.

Tort Law: This explores various torts (‘wrongs’) including Negligence and Private Nuisance and explores concepts such as ‘Liability’ and deals with the ‘Remedies’ available to the courts.

Paper 1- Written exam: 2 hours – The nature of law and the English legal system / Criminal law.

Paper 2- Written exam: 2 hours- The nature of law and the English legal system / Criminal law.

Paper 3- The nature of law and the English legal system/Law of contract or Human Right

Students must have achieved at least five strong passes (to at least Grade 5) at GCSE level, including English Language and Maths.