On successful completion of your A Levels, you could progress to university
to study a range of different degrees including:
- Criminal Justice
- Human Rights
- Law
- Criminology
- Sociology
Apprenticeships are also available in Law and Business.
A Levels
A-Level Law
- Course Type: A Level
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course is for students who want to develop their analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills through the study of legal rules and the structure and operation of the English legal system. You will develop your knowledge of the law in England, and the interaction between law, morals, justice and society. You will also gain an understanding of legal methods and reasoning for you to progress on to university or pursue a wide range of careers.
What is covered?
Students develop knowledge and understanding of the English legal system,
the nature of law and both private and public law. They develop their
understanding of legal method and reasoning through the study of:
- Statutory interpretation and judicial precedent
- Law making and the law of tort
- The nature of law and Human rights
- The nature of law and the law of contract
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grade 5/C including maths and 6/B or above in an essay-based subject.
You will be provided with module booklets to complete in class and in your own time. You will complete case studies, undertake research, look at contemporary legal issues in the news, complete practise exam questions and examinations. You will take part in a mock trial to provide you with an insight into the legal sector. Throughout the year you will be introduced to guest speakers from the law industry and take part in visits to local courts. The Awarding Body is OCR. You will study 3 A Level subjects, plus tutorial and career development sessions. Each subject has 6 hours per week contact time, with approximately 4 hours of independent study. Unfortunately, we cannot accept students who only want to study a single A Level subject due to funding limitations.
During the two years of study, you will be regularly assessed under test conditions to practise being able to understand and respond to the questions asked in the correct time allocation so that you are fully prepared for the final exams. There is an assessment calendar for A levels which includes timed assessment every 4 to 5 weeks. Feedback gained from these assessments will help you to develop your skills, target your revision and where necessary enable us to provide additional support.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SAL3AL5AF-LA
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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