Law

Course summary

Studying A Level Law aims to give you an understanding of the role of law in today's society and raise your awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals. By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, you will also develop your analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. All these skills are highly sought after by higher education and employers. Law Making and the English Legal System • Legal Personnel • Parliamentary Law Making • Delegated Legislation • Statutory Interpretation Criminal Law • Elements of a Crime • Non-Fatal Offences • • Fatal Offences • Property Offences • Defences Tort Law • Negligence • Occupiers’ Liability • Nuisance • Vicarious Liability Human Rights Law • Protection of rights and freedoms • Key provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights • Restrictions on human rights law You will also have the opportunity to explore the relationship between law, morality and justice.