Law
Athena Sixth Form College - Downham Market
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9LL
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Please apply through our website at https://asf.tela.org.uk/
General Entry Requirements
A Level Programme Entry Requirements
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above
- Minimum of a 6 in English and Maths and Science if taking A level Sciences.
The opportunity to study four Advanced level subjects will be offered to some particularly well-qualified applicants, currently defined as students who have achieved at least an average grade 7 across their best seven GCSE subjects.
Vocational and Applied Diploma Entry Requirements
- Merit at Level 2 in chosen area of study
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including at least a grade in English and Maths
**Please refer to each subject's entry requirements for additional entry requirements for that subject**
Course Summary
Law underpins everything in society — from justice and human rights to contracts, business, and everyday disputes. Studying Law offers you a chance to understand the system that governs behaviour, influence change, and be a voice for fairness and accountability.
Course Details
You’ll explore key areas of English law including dispute resolution, criminal law, tort, and contract law. You’ll also learn how the legal system operates, how laws are made and interpreted, and how legal professionals apply the law to real situations. The course combines coursework and scenario-based assessment, helping you develop practical skills in research, evaluation, and legal communication.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course combines coursework and scenario-based assessment.
You’ll get exposure to guest speakers (judges, solicitors, barristers), mock trials, visits to courts, and case studies drawn from current legal issues. Expect lively classroom discussion, research projects, and opportunities for independent learning.
Entry requirements
5 in a Humanities subject.
Your next steps...
A Law qualification opens many doors: careers in legal practice, policy, advocacy, government, compliance, and business. It also provides a strong foundation for university degrees in law, criminology, politics, or social policy.
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