Law A Level

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Law involves analysing a wide range of issues and problems. It is a vibrant and exciting subject. It helps you to give direction to your life and to be self-confident in dealing with issues, disputes and other people. You will study specific areas of English law in detail and you will develop excellent, transferable, and analytical skills. We build on your existing skills and your fascination with legal issues as you embark on studying what, for most, is a new subject.

A Level Law has two dedicated teaching rooms in the Wilson Building. You will be provided with up to date textbooks, highly effective printed notes linked to integrated assessment materials based on examination questions, and constantly updated media and online materials. We have a well-developed revision programme with focused lessons and materials alongside a large number of extra support sessions.

As well as ensuring that you have an excellent knowledge of the subject, the Law team at Wyke also focus on developing your analytical skills, allowing you to answer examination questions to a very high standard. Studying the subject will also enhance your skills in written and verbal communication, dealing logically with complex concepts and enabling you to produce sustainable conclusions based on your powers of selection of the relevant legal rules.

Students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities that support progression into legal careers and higher education. Through the study of legal cases, students develop critical thinking, analysis and evaluation skills while gaining insight into the work of the legal system. Pre-Law and Pre-Legal Justice Enrichment provide access to Bar Mock Trials, advocacy workshops, LNAT preparation and guest speakers from the legal and other related professions, including barristers, solicitors and police officers. Students also attend an annual law conference, participate in local educational visits, and benefit from international trips to New York and San Francisco to explore different legal systems and institutions. These experiences broaden students' understanding of the legal profession, raise aspirations and support successful progression to law degrees and related careers. Change the last paragraph to: There is a strong ethos of high achievement on this course, supported by high expectations and a commitment to academic excellence. Directed Independent Learning (DIL) is used regularly to consolidate learning and develop legal analysis skills. Frequent timed assessments enable students to refine their examination technique and apply legal knowledge effectively. Comprehensive support is available through personalised feedback, targeted intervention and individual guidance, ensuring that all students are well supported in achieving their potential.

This course is delivered over two academic years. Students will receive 4 hours 40 minutes of lessons per week. Independent work is essential and is expected of students outside of lessons.

There is a strong ethos of high achievement on this course. The focus of the lessons is on applying legal concepts and skills to problems. Homework is set regularly involving case analysis but the key focus is on regular timed assessments in class, designed to enable students to answer legal problems effectively in timed conditions.

A variety of teaching methods are employed and students will take part in structured debates, presentations, and mini mock trials, and analysis of current legal issues and cases.

PAPER 1: The Legal System and Criminal Law (1/3 of A Level)

SECTION A – The Legal System

Criminal courts and lay people

Legal Personnel

Access to Justice

Civil Courts

SECTION B – Criminal Law

General elements of criminal liability

Fatal offences against the person

Non-fatal offences against the person

Offences against property

Mental capacity defences

General defences

Preliminary offences

PAPER 2: Law Making and the Law of Tort (1/3 of A Level)

SECTION A – Law Making

Parliamentary Law Making

Delegated Legislation

Statutory Interpretation

Judicial Precedent

Law Reform

European Law

SECTION B – Tort Law

Liability in negligence

Occupiers’ liability

Torts connected to land

Vicarious liability

Defences

Remedies

PAPER 3: Further Law (1/3 of A Level)

SECTION A – The Nature of Law

Law and morality

Law and justice

Law and society

Nature of Law

SECTION B – The Law of Contract

Formation of a contract

Terms of a contract

Vitiating factors

Discharge

Remedies

100% Exams

Information on course specific and pathway specific entry criteria can be found on our website.

Many students who take Law at Wyke Sixth Form College go on to university and become qualified lawyers. Over 300 of our law students have moved on to study law at university in the last 10 years. As well as a career in law, journalism, marketing, public relations, teaching, business and government are all careers that utilise the skills and knowledge that the subject provides. Whatever your career plans, this course will both challenge and stimulate you, as well as prepare you for the future.