A-level Law is the study of how the English Legal System operates. This A-level is a linear course, meaning that students will take all of their exams at the end of the 2 year course. Skills gained through studying A-level Law include the ability to think clearly and logically, and to appreciate both sides of a debate; independent research and problem solving skills; and oral and written communication will be enhanced and developed. A-level Law offers a diverse learning experience using a range of different teaching and learning styles which include debates, ICT, quizzes, group work and independent research, delivered with an enthusiastic drive. This variety will encourage the development of a valuable range of skills which will stand you in good stead in later life as well as on the course. The topics you will study in Law are the English Legal System, Criminal Law, the law of tort, law making and human rights or the law of contract. Law provides a valuable foundation for university purely because of the academic nature of the subject. Typical careers of Law students include: solicitor, barrister, legal executive, police officer, social work, criminology, business, management.
Name: A Level : Law Qualification title: GCE A Level in Law Qualification type: Assessment All units are assessed through timetabled written examinations. Within each option there are a choice of short answer questions, essays and evidence response questions. The evidence can be extracts from judgements, articles or Acts of Parliament. Candidates demonstrate their knowledge of the chosen area of substantive law and the development of that area using legal methods and reasoning to analyse legal materials, and select legal rules in order to draw conclusions. Unit 1: The English Legal System (A) and Criminal Law (B) - 2 hour exam - 33% of A-level This question paper has two sections: Section A: Candidates are required to answer from a choice of medium tariff questions to demonstrate knowledge, analysis and evaluation (25%). Section B: Candidates are required to answer from legal scenario and extended response questions (75%). Unit 2: Law making (A) and the law of tort (B) - 2 hour exam - 33% of A-level This question paper has two sections: Section A: Candidates are required to answer from a choice of medium tariff questions to demonstrate knowledge, analysis and evaluation (25%). Section B: Candidates are required to answer from legal scenario and extended response questions (75%). Unit 3: Further Law: The nature of Law (A) and Human Rights or Contract Law (B) - 2 hour exam - 33% of A-level This question paper has two sections: Section A: A choice of extended response questions (25%) Section B: Candidates are required to answer from legal scenario and extended response questions (75%) Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20161004 12:16:05 Updated 20161004 12:16:05
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Title: GCE A Level in Law Qualification: GCE A Level in Law Classification: Business, Administration and Law