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This course can be studied alongside 2 A Levels or 1 A Level and 1 vocational course (as part of our 2+1 offer).
From prosecuting criminal offenders to remedying civil disputes, our legal system is a complex, ever-changing cornerstone of the society we live in. Laws govern almost every part of our lives, and this course provides a great introduction into some important legal rules and principles.
What makes someone liable for murder rather than manslaughter? Can an employer be liable for the negligent actions of their employee? How do we form a legally binding contract? How are laws made, interpreted and adhered to?
The study of law is full of questions such as these, and so much more. In A Level Law you will explore law making and the legal system, as well as learning key areas of substantive law: criminal law, tort law and contract law. We will also be questioning the theories and principles that justify and explain why our law is the way it is, considering concepts such as 'fault', 'justice' and 'morality'.
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What will I study?
The core modules of the A Level course will include:
- The Nature of the Law and English Legal System.
- Criminal Law, concentrating on non-fatal offences, fatal offences, property offences and attempted offences, as well as key criminal law defences.
- Tort Law, which includes understanding when you can sue for negligent actions, whether employers should take the blame for an employee's actions, and the law of nuisance.
- Contract Law, which includes the study of everyday agreements and consumer rights.
Case law and legislation will be used to link the legal rules to fictious scenarios, giving you practical experience that is useful for a range of sectors and progression to university-level study or degree-apprenticeships.
You can expect to develop your skills in strategic thinking and logic as you progress on the course.