AS/A2 Law Course Title
Teacher in charge of subject
AS/A2 Law
Mr Parry
Exam Board and Specification No.
AQA 2160
Why is subject important, valuable and engaging? Taking Law at A-level could give you a head start on some of the skills and knowledge you'll need at university. For example, you'll get used to learning the details of cases, how these are applied in court and you'll know detail about some elements of the Law that might come in handy later. The syllabus gives you an overview of the British legal system, the sources of law and the process involved in real cases. This doesn’t mean you only study criminal law. You will study both civil and criminal including Tort, focusing on the law of negligence. This will give you a good foundation of knowledge and introduce you to some key concepts with Law. But a good deal of time will also be spent on looking at various roles in the legal sector, such as how to become a solicitor and the requirements to become a magistrate. This will help when thinking about your future. So there’s a mixture of studying legal subjects, and learning about the legal sector & careers.
What do I need to have studied, or have knowledge of, before I begin this course? No prior knowledge of the subject is required. The specifications build on, but do not depend on, the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE Law. It is recommended that candidates have attained communication and literacy skills at a level equivalent to GCSE grade C in English. What will I learn on this course? AS Level Law Making
Parliamentary Law-making Delegated Legislation Statutory Interpretation Judicial Precedent
The Legal System
Civil courts procedures Criminal court procedures The Legal Profession including solicitors, barristers, magistrates and judges.
Liability
Criminal Liability Key principles of Criminal Liability
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