Law
Dyke House Sports and Technology College - Hartlepool
01429266377
Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ
Course summary

Students studying Law will develop knowledge and understanding of the processes and people involved in the law and the changing nature of the legal system. ‘Criminal Law’ focuses on the rules and general elements of criminal law and an introduction to liability through the study of offences against persons and property. ‘Law Making’ focuses on law-making in England and Wales as well as the European Union. Tort Law focuses on the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and remedies. It provides an excellent introduction to civil liability. ‘Further Law’ focuses on the nature of law. Learners will explore the nature of law in a wider context and develop their understanding of how the law interacts with morality, justice, society and technology. ‘Law of Contract’ focuses on the central elements of contract law from the formation of contracts to their enforcement. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the law of contract, the skills to apply their legal knowledge to scenario-based situations and gain a critical awareness of the present state of the law of contract.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or above in English and/or English Literature

How you'll be assessed

100% examination

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityHartlepool
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ