A Level
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WHAT IS LAW?
The study of Law involves understanding
the systems in place and the personnel
involved in making the rules and
regulations, which guide the conduct
and behaviour of society.
You will learn about the different types of
Law from Criminal Law to Civil Law, the
differences between them and the types
of punishments that you can receive for
breaking the law.
Studying Law at A Level provides you
with the ability to develop and apply
legal rules to problems and construct
reasoned arguments, which are
supported by legal authority.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
The study of Law at A Level covers a
wide range of topics across the two
years. It provides an opportunity to
learn about the English legal system
and law making, by looking at the Civil
and Criminal Courts and the people who
are involved in the legal system, from
the Solicitors, Barristers, Judges and
Magistrates to the Juries. It also covers
the different types of laws, including how
they are made and how they operate.
In Criminal Law, you will study
offences against the person: common
assault through to GBH, murder and
Applied Law
manslaughter. You will also study
offences against property: theft, robbery
and burglary. In Tort Law, you will study
liability in negligence, nuisance and
vicarious liability, as well as occupier’s
liability. In Contract Law, you will study
the formation and terms of a contract,
enforcement and remedies. Finally, you
will learn about the nature of the law in
a wider context, linking your knowledge
from the course to morality, justice,
society and technology.
WHAT IS APPLIED LAW?
CAREERS
• Paralegal
• Solicitor
• Journalism
• Prison service
• Social services
WHAT NEXT?
When combined with other written
subjects, Law enables students to
progress to University to read Law
and with further qualifications, become
a Barrister or Solicitor. Many of our
students have progressed to prestigious
institutions, including Oxford,
Cambridge, Durham, Manchester,
London School of Economics, Lancaster
and Leeds. It is also possible to complete
A Level Law and go straight into work
and apprenticeships, often in
Law-related fields.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS GO
WELL WITH THIS SUBJECT?
Sociology, Criminology, Religious
Studies, English, History, Politics,
Maths and Science.
The BTEC in Applied Law is an
opportunity for students who are
interested in a Law-related career,
but prefer to be assessed through
coursework rather than exams. You will
take on a more practical approach to
studying Law and gain an understanding
of the work and skills involved in legal
careers, such as Legal Executives
and Paralegals. You will complete a
number of assignments to develop your
knowledge, analysis and evaluation of
the law.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
DID YOU KNOW?
Defacing or destroying
anything bearing a likeness
of the monarch is illegal,
which means burning paper
money, bending coins or
tearing a stamp apart.
In BTEC Law, you will study aspects of
legal liability in both Criminal and Civil
Law, together with understanding law
making and dispute solving.
In Criminal Law, you will have the
opportunity to learn about elements of a
crime (actus, reus and mens rea), non-
fatal offences (common assault through
to GBH) and sentencing (prison, fines,
community sentences). Liability in Civil
Law covers the elements of negligence
and the award of damages available.
Understanding law making will provide
you with an insight into the different
types of laws and the procedures that
must be followed.
Whilst studying dispute solving, you will
learn about the courts and the people
involved in the legal system, from highly
skilled Judges to ordinary members of
the community sitting on the Jury.
WHAT NEXT?
Studying BTEC Law will equip you with
skills that are highly regarded in the field
of Law, such as research skills, time
management skills, the ability to work
as a team and to work independently
within deadlines.
Students with BTEC Applied Law
have a number of options available.
This qualification can be considered
together with other BTECs/A Levels
to enable students to progress to
university. Many students also consider
apprenticeships and employment
in law-related positions.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS GO
WELL WITH THIS SUBJECT?
English Language, English Literature,
History, Business and Sociology.
CAREERS
• Paralegal
• Solicitor
• Law related employment
DID YOU KNOW?
Sometime around 2000,
the child labour laws
changed in the UK in
order to film the movie
‘Harry Potter and the
Philosopher’s Stone’.
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