Law

Course summary

Law affects virtually all aspects of our lives, from driving a car to negotiating business contracts. It is far from just a set of dry rules – this is an interesting, stimulating, entertaining, but testing subject. You will study the English legal system, including how laws are made and implemented, as well as examining areas such as human rights law and the role of the legal profession. Other topics include Criminal Law and the rules involved in murder, manslaughter, assault, battery, actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm. You will study property offences including theft, robbery and burglary and the different defences a defendant may try to claim.