Law

Course summary

Law is a new subject for most students joining Ripley Sixth Form. Studying this subject will give you an understanding of the way the law affects our lives. A-level law is an exciting and challenging course that introduces students to the key principles and rules that govern society. It explores how laws are made, how the legal system works, and its impact on communities. This subject explores the English Legal System, Criminal Law, Tort Law and Contract Law. During lessons, students will be taught through a variety of real-life cases. For example, Fagan v Metropolitan Police Commissioner, where a police officer’s foot was accidentally driven over and parked upon. You will consider the topics through the eyes of a lawyer, judge, police officer and prosecutor. There will be opportunities for students to conduct independent research and engage in mock trial scenarios which gives real insight into legal careers and allows students to engage with the legal process first hand. Law is a subject which combines well with all other disciplines. The problem solving and use of logic allow it to work well alongside subjects such as mathematics. Law also compliments a range of other subjects such as English, Sociology, History and Psychology.