Law / Legal Studies

Course summary

Students will gain a good knowledge of basic legal rights and an idea of what the subject is like, should they wish to pursue further study in this field. Even if students are not considering a legal career, the study of law can be beneficial, rewarding and stimulating in its own right and students learn many transferable skills. Lessons will involve a combination of presentations, group discussions, and assessed work problem-solving exercises. Students will be encouraged to follow media coverage of legal issues. The classroom work will be supplemented by: ● Use of ICT and internet ● The student’s own personal study and homework essays ● Visits to various legal institutions, including the Crown Court and the Magistrates’ Court ● Talks by selected speakers e.g. Magistrates, barristers Students study four units: Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Law Civil dispute resolution Enforcement in Law How precedent works Negligence Unit 2: Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System Explore how statutory rules are made and interpreted Explore how legislation is made outside of Parliament Explore the legal personnel involved in a criminal trial Apply key elements of crime in non-fatal sentencing Unit 3: Applying Law Unit 7: Aspects of Tort