Law

Course summary

The study of Law involves understanding the systems in place and the personnel involved in making the rules and regulations which guide the conduct and behavior of society. You will learn about the dierent types of Law, from Criminal Law to Civil Law, the differences between them, and the types of punishments that you can receive for breaking the law. Studying Law at A Level provides you with the ability to develop and apply legal rules to problems and construct reasoned arguments that are supported by legal authority. This makes it an A Level that can benefit all students, whether they wish to pursue a career in Law or not. However, it is an excellent opportunity to get a taste of what it would be like to study Law at university and provide a foundation for future learning to be built on. WHAT WILL I BE LEARNING? Topics include: - The English Legal System, Criminal Law, Law Making and Tort, The Nature of Law and Human Rights. WHAT SKILLS WILL I DEVELOP? You will develop the skills of problem-solving, analysis, and interpretation of language as well as presentation and communication skills.