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LAW
A Level
Law is dynamic and ever changing; it regulates us in every aspect of our lives. Through studying law,
you can learn to understand how and why the law affects you.
You will learn about law through a mixture of discussion, mock trials, debate and through visits to
legal institutions. Regular speakers include a local barrister, solicitor and magistrates. The course
aims to develop your ability to analyse and apply legal principles, construct legal arguments and
draw appropriate conclusions. Throughout, critical evaluation of current legal issues will be high on
the agenda. All of these skills are highly regarded by employers and make you more employable.
COURSE CONTENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Students regularly visit courts, including
the Supreme Court and High Court in
London. Field trips also really help develop
understanding and last year students were
involved in a Human Rights Symposium in
London and worked with the Lawyer portal
to develop understanding of the profession.
In previous years there have been
opportunities to consider Human Rights
in Amsterdam, Paris and The Hague and
explore the UN in New York. The annual
Mock Trial takes place in the Brighton
Magistrates’ Courts with real Magistrates
who provide invaluable feedback.
YEAR 1
• Murder, manslaughter – what’s the
difference?
• Non-fatal offences against the person
• Theft, robbery and burglary
• Defences: intoxication, insanity, selfdefence consent
• Civil and Criminal courts
• Work and training of solicitors and
barristers
• Role of jurors and magistrates
• Parliamentary law making
• Judges making the law
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
YEAR 2
Time management; handling complex
information; constructing clear arguments;
writing concisely; effective communication;
problem solving; confident working in
teams and alone.
• Human Rights Law
• History of the Human Rights Act
• Impact of the Human Rights Act in the UK
• How are Human Rights enforced?
• The law of Tort
• What’s the law in personal injury cases?
• What’s the law on keeping your home
safe for visitors?
• What is justice?
• Should judges make law?
• What’s the difference between law and
morality?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CAREER PATHWAYS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Plus Grade 5 in GCSE English
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
A Level Law is a sound foundation for a
broad range of degree courses and law/
business related careers and other work
including: journalism, management, and
politics.
assessment
100% exam – 3 papers, 2 hours each
VA R N D E A N S I X T H F O R M C O L L E G E 2 0 2 6
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