Law

A-Level

Examination Board: AQA

Specification: 7162

Course Leader: Mr C Howe

Contact Email: chowe@tgschool.net

Are you interested in:

• Understanding how society works?

• Justice and fairness?

• Current affairs and politics?

• Debating and arguing a case?

What Will I Study?

Studying Law provides students with a deep understanding of the legal system and its role in modern society. It also increases awareness of individual rights and responsibilities. Through exploring legal principles and their application to real-life situations, students develop valuable skills in analysis, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving. These transferable skills are highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

The course provides a good grounding in the legal system, the legal profession and concepts of liability in crime and tort and in forming a contract. This means that you will know how the legal system works and have opportunities to apply concepts of liability and case law in contract, crime and tort.

The study of Law at A-Level will include offences, such as murder, manslaughter and non-fatal offences, Torts against property, contract and consumer rights and the philosophy of law. This will enable students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. Studying Law develops students’ problem solving skills through the application of legal rules, together with an understanding of legal method and reasoning. 

Additional Entry Requirements:

Students should achieve a Grade 5 at GCSE English and also in at least one source-based subject i.e. Humanities.

Assessment:

There are three units and each is assessed by external exam. Exams will take the form of application of legal theory illustrated by cases.

Leading to futures in:

Students could go on to take many degree courses in subjects such as law, history, english, sociology, criminology, business, politics, government and accounting, and economics. There are many other future pathways including “fast-track” Policing programmes.

NB: A variety of teaching and learning methods are used including trips to court and Parliament as well as outside speakers in order to make the learning fun and real.

Mr C Howe (CHO)

Head of Law