Studying Law gives you an understanding of the role of law in today’s society and raises your awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, you also develop your analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Key topics:
Paper 1
The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100).
Criminal law (75 marks out of 100).
How it’s assessed:
Paper 2
Tort (75 marks out of 100).
How it’s assessed
Paper 3
Law of contract (75 marks out of 100).
The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100). OR Human rights (75 marks out of 100).
Each level lasts one year. When you’ve completed the AS Level you can progress onto A Level.
Once you’ve completed two years, the range of degrees you could study include:
A Level Law is useful for students who want qualify as a Solicitor or Barrister but it is not just for students who want to enter the legal professions.
It links well with science subjects and humanities and social science subjects including, history, sociology, philosophy, economics and business.
A Level Law students who don’t want to pursue a degree may choose to become a Legal Executive, HR professional, or work for the justice system or in the police force.
In order to study A-levels with us, all students need to obtain a strong GCSE grade profile, averaging 6 x Grade 6s.
Individual subjects will also have their own specific requirements.
However, if you do not meet this profile, please still come to one of our enrolment events to discuss all of your options with a member of our A-level team.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.