Law

Course summary

The A level combines the study of the key components of the legal system, such as how we make and amend laws both through Parliament and the Courts, how and why we sentence offenders and how civil law and claims work, with more detailed exploration of three substantive areas of law: Criminal, Tort and Human Rights. Through the course, students will develop a detailed understanding of how the English Legal System works, as well as the ability to critically explore the core areas and their current interpretation. They will also be able to apply their learning to a range of scenarios, to determine the effect of the law on a fictional claimant or defendant. The A level is made up of three papers. Each comprises a 2 hour examination and is made up of three elements. A short answer and discussion section; a two part problem scenario section and an evaluation essay section. Legal System and Tort Law Law Making and Criminal Law Further Law (the nature of law and Human Rights Law) Year 12 Curriculum: Students will begin by exploring how we make and interpret law, as well as how the Legal system operates. They will then explore the substantive area of Criminal Law, exploring what makes a crime, offences against a person, non fatal , property offences and general defences amongst others. They will complete the year by starting to explore what is meant by liability within the area of Tort law, and the role of negligence. Year 13 Curriculum: Students will interleave revision of the Year 12 topics, with their full study of the law on Tort, including liability in negligence, and remedies before moving to final paper. This synoptic approach will focus on what the concept of law may actually mean and the theories of liabilities, concluding by focusing on final area of Human Rights, including the powers of the police and how we balance state and individual rights.