AS/A2 Law (level 3)

Is it for me?

If you have a genuine interest in the Law, enjoy reading and are able to express yourself in writing, then this course will suit you.

Assessment is 100% by written exam, so this course is aimed at students who find exams easier than coursework.

What’s involved?

Sources of Law

This unit introduces you to the doctrine of precedent, Acts of Parliament, delegated legislation, statutory interpretation and European Union law. You will develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning and learn the techniques of logical thinking, as well as the skills necessary to analyse and solve problems by applying legal rules.

English Legal System

This will help you to understand the courts, alternative methods of dispute resolution, police powers, principles of sentencing, the judiciary, the legal profession, provision and funding of legal services, lay magistrates and juries. You will develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of law in society.

Criminal Law

This unit introduces you to the principles of criminal liability, homicide, attempted crimes, property offences, non-fatal offences against the person and general defences. You will solve problems by applying legal rules relating to these areas of law. You will develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of these laws in society.

Criminal Law Special Study

This will help you to understand one of the topics from the Criminal Law module. You will extend your knowledge and skills through an in-depth study of this area of the law.

Entry Requirements:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C with at least one of these in English Language.

Which courses go well with this?

This course combines well with a wide range of other advanced level courses. It could be combined with History, Politics, English which develop similar skills. For those interested in a career in Accountancy/Business it could be combined with e.g. Business, Economics, Maths. For those interested in Criminology/Social Work it could be combined with e.g. Psychology, Sociology.

Progression:

This course fits well with other A level subjects to lead to higher education. Students who have previously studied Law have gone on to degrees such as Law, Sociology, Business Studies, Accountancy and Criminology and to careers in related fields.