Law

Course summary

If you're thinking about studying law at university or getting into the legal profession through an apprenticeship, this course, though not an essential requirement, can be a useful preparation. You don't need to have studied law at GCSE to do the A level but you should have strong analytical skills, enjoy reading and essay writing. Law will give you transferable skills such as analysing, thinking critically, problem solving and communicating effectively that are useful for a range of careers. If you are aiming to study a law degree, taking this subject alongside strong facilitating subjects may broaden the range of institutions to which you can apply. Over the course of two years you will study various topics including the nature of the law, how laws are made and criminal law. You will also study legal defences such as insanity, duress and intoxication. Candidates who achieve this qualification will be prepared to study law, criminology and sociology at degree level. This qualification will support candidates working towards careers as solicitors, barristers, police, social workers or teachers.