Law
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Humanities and Social Sciences
- Qualification A Level 🧩
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Course Length 2 years
This course can be combined with any others subject and goes particularly well with subjects such as English and History which share similar skills. The course content also links well with Politics and Sociology. You will study an AS Level in the first year of this course.
Overview
Law is a fascinating and challenging A Level that provides a fantastic insight into what it would be like to study Law at undergraduate level or undertaking a legal career such as an apprenticeship. It also provides a general introduction to the legal system and law making.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you are interested in pursuing further study in Law or a career in the legal sector. It is also a fascinating course if you are interested in current affairs and want to develop your understanding of them and why the law deals with things in certain ways. As with all A Levels, there is a lot of content and reading, and you will need a good memory for remembering case names!
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Consider key legal values such as human rights and equality before the law
- Study the foundations of the English legal system
- Study and apply criminal, tort and human rights law
- Hear from guest speakers such as local magistrates and have the opportunity to visit a law firm
- Be taught by Law specialists with excellent contacts in local law firms
- Learn through group discussion and practical problem solving as well as in lectures and studying written materials
- Assessment
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The A Level is assessed through three written examinations at the end of the two-year course. These assess your understanding of legal principles, your ability to apply the law to realistic scenarios and your evaluation of legal issues.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths).
Progression and careers
This course is excellent preparation for a Law degree or other humanities-related degrees. It also provides an excellent insight for those who wish to undertake a legal apprenticeship. Further professional training can lead to qualification as a barrister, solicitor or legal executive.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to want to become a lawyer?
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No. While the course provides an excellent foundation for studying Law at university, it also develops valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis and communication that are useful in many careers.
- What skills will A Level Law help me develop?
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Law helps you develop analytical thinking, logical reasoning, research skills and the ability to construct well-supported arguments. These skills are highly valued by universities and employers alike
- Is it true that studying Law at A Level disadvantages my chances of studying Law at university?
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No! This outdated view appears to come from providers who don’t offer Law A Level. Studying Law at A Level gives you an invaluable ‘taste’ of the subject, to see if you would like to take it further at degree level. We have had many students who have gone on to study Law at world class institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group universities. Law is an academic and well-regarded subject.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
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“By studying Law you feel like you’re doing something that is really relevant because it directly relates to the real world. The College has set up fantastic links to different Law firms which has enabled me to secure work experience and I’ve been able to go to events and network with employers. It really is a close-knit community at... Read more >
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