Course Details
Have you ever wanted to read about when you could sue someone? What the difference in law is between
murder and manslaughter? What legal defences can be used? Then look no further. You could develop your
analytical ability and problem-solving skills by studying A-Level Law. By learning some of the fundamental
legal rules and then practicing applying those to legal scenarios, you will become a student with valuable
critical thinking.
In this course, your will develop the ability to digest large complex texts. Your writing style will mature as you write essays that build convincing legal arguments to support your thinking. You will also be writing about some of the controversies that rock the legal system today, such as law reform, human rights, and morality.

Modules Studied
Unit 1: The nature of law and the English legal system.
Unit 2: Criminal law.
Unit 3: Tort
Unit 4: Contract Law
Large parts of units 1, 2 and 3 is studied in Year 12, with the remaining parts of these units and the entirety of human rights being studied in Year 13.

What can I do after I have completed this course?

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Civil Service
• Teaching
• Consultancy and research
• Journalism
• Stockbroker
The skills gained from studying law are wide and potential careers extend beyond those listed.