A Level in Law

A Level Law develops knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System. The study of Law at A Level will enable you to develop analytical and critical thinking skills. It will also develop your problem-solving skills through the application of legal rules, together with an understanding of legal method and reasoning. These skills provide excellent preparation for those students who wish to progress to degree level study or pursue a wide range of careers.

What’s on the course?

Firstly, we will be looking at the nature and rule of law, the differences between enforceable legal rules and principles, and other rules and norms of behaviour. We will also look at the equity and fairness of the rule of law. Secondly, we will be considering the workings of the English Legal System and look at the different courts within the English Legal System and the work of the different personnel that work within these courts.

Alongside these topics, we will be looking at three substantive areas of law: Criminal, Tort, and Contract. In each of these areas, we will look at the theory behind that area of law along with practical examples.

Students follow the AQA A Level Law specification.