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Send to friendIt may be possible to study this subject on a part-time basis.
The law affects every person every day of their lives in some form or another, whether it's licensing fees for our television, consumer law when we buy something from a shop or not being discriminated against because of our age or ethnicity. So the law is much more familiar to us than we think.
If you are good at History, Sociology or English Literature you should be good at Law. It uses a similar method when answering questions in that it is an analysis of cause and effect and all answers must be backed up by using evidence which could be a piece of legislation, case law or quotation from a theorist. For example, it is very similar to using a quote from a text in English Literature, studying the context of when the text was written and the effect of that quote. So studying Law is not so difficult as it may sound!
You can use A-Level Law to form part of your entry requirements for university to study a number of options offered in the Humanities. If you decide to go on to study a Law at university you will not only be limited to a career in the legal profession such as becoming a solicitor or barrister. The skills you gain through studying the law including critical thinking, research skills, problem solving, attention to detail and presentation skills and these are valued in many different careers. The type of career options include; the police, trading standards, personnel work, business, publishing, journalism, local government, social work and banking to name but a few.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of selected areas of law and the legal system in England and Wales.
- Develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning.
- Develop the techniques of logical thinking and the skills necessary to analyse and solve problems by applying legal rules.
- Develop the ability to communicate legal arguments and conclusions with reference to appropriate legal authority.
- Develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of law in society.
- Gain a sound basis for further study.
AS Level
- Unit 1 (LA1: Understanding Legal Values, Structures and Processes): the aim of this unit is to enable students to appreciate and develop an understanding of the development of Common Law and Equity, Legal Values, the European Union and institutions, the criminal and civil process and elements affecting access to justice.
- Unit 2 (LA2: Understanding Legal Reasoning, Personnel and Methods): an examination of the legal profession in detail including training and education of the judiciary, magistrates, and the structure of the legal profession. This unit also covers European law sources, the legislation process, statutory interpretation, delegated legislation, doctrine of precedent and law reform.
A Level
- Units 3 & 4: Enable the student to study the criminal law in depth. Subjects covered include the role of law enforcement, police powers, specific offences such as murder, youth justice non fatal offences against the person and factors negating criminal liability.
Students may need to purchase their own texts, particularly those who continue onto the A Level.
Books will be recommended and will cost approx £50
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