Ever wondered how the law works or what it’s like to be a lawyer or judge? A Level Law gives you a fascinating insight into the English legal system, exploring everything from criminal and civil law to how legal decisions are made.
You’ll learn how to analyse legal issues, apply case law and legislation, and build persuasive arguments just like a real lawyer. You’ll also develop critical thinking skills and explore the role law plays in shaping society.
This course is perfect if you’re thinking about studying Law at university or pursuing a career in areas like law, politics, criminology or public service. No previous knowledge is required — just an interest in how the world works and a willingness to challenge ideas.
Modules:
Core Themes:
- The English legal system and the nature of law
- Tort Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- The English legal system and the nature of law
- Parliamentary and European law making
- Delegated legislation
- Statutory interpretation
- Judicial precedent
- Civil Courts
- Criminal process
- Legal personnel
- Access to justice and funding
- Tort Law
- The rules of the law of tort and theory in the law of tort
- Liability in negligence for injury to people and damage to property
- Occupiers’ liability
- Torts connected to land
- Vicarious liability
- Defences
- Remedies
- Contract Law
- Rules of the law of contract
- Essential requirements of contract
- Express and implied terms
- Misrepresentation and economic duress
- Discharge of contract
- Remedies
- Criminal Law
- Rules of criminal law and theory in criminal law
- General elements of liability
- Offences against the person
- Property offences, including theft and robbery
- Capacity defences of insanity and intoxication
- Necessity defences of self defence, duress and duress of circumstances
- Preliminary offences of attempt
