A Level Law

Studying Law gives students an understanding of the role of Law in today's society and raises their awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals.

By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, students also develop their analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. All these skills are highly sought after by higher education and employers.

Topics are clearly structured and include:

• The nature of law and the English legal system

• Private law

• Public law

• Legal skills

There is a mixture of question types including multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Assessment remains 100% exam-based.

There will be 3 exam papers of 2 hours weighing 33% each.

5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above including Maths and English. English Language grade 5 or above.

Studying law equips you with the core knowledge and skills needed to go on to study to become a solicitor or barrister, but it's equally useful for any career where thinking logically and communicating clearly are important.