Law

Course summary

A level Law gives students an insight into the law of England and Wales, including the study of the legal system, how laws are made, criminal law, tort law, concepts of law and the law of contract. In Paper 1, students learn to critically evaluate the legal system and to apply the criminal law. In Paper 2, Law Making and the Law of Tort, students learn to critically evaluate how laws are made and to apply tort law. In Paper 3, students learn to discuss concepts of law and to apply contract law. In this course, you will learn to “think like a lawyer” and apply legal rules to the facts. You will also develop your ability to critically analyze and evaluate legal concepts, institutions, and processes.