Law

A level | AQA

Topics over the 2 year course include: • The Nature of Law • The English Legal System • Criminal Law • Tort Law • Law of Contract

Progression Opportunities

Law students can go into a wide range of jobs including: the legal profession, academia, law enforcement, charities, the prison service or youth and social work.

Subject Visits and Enrichment Opportunities

Students will have the opportunity to explore the legal system in practice by gaining an experience of how law courts work. The subject is further supported by live and virtual visits from professionals that are involved in the legal system.

Assessment Overview

Law is not taught at GCSE, therefore teaching staff within the department work hard to prepare students for this new subject and the requirements of an A-level qualification. The subject is assessed externally and students will sit three exams at the end of Year 13. Each of the three papers include a combination of: multiple-choice questions, short answer and extended writing.

Paper 1 33% - 2hr exam • The Nature of Law and the English Legal System • Criminal Law

Paper 2 33% - 2hr exam • The Nature of Law and the English Legal System • Tort Law

Paper 3 33% - 2hr exam • The Nature of Law and the English Legal System • Law of Contract Entry Requirements

• Grade 5 in English Language or Literature