AS Level/A Level Law is a full-time course located in the Sixth Form Academy. Law is a very popular subject amongst students at NPTC Group, especially for those who wish to read Law at University and become solicitors or barristers.
In your studies, you will learn how laws are created, both by Parliament and judges, and how these are interpreted and developed in actual law cases. You will also learn how the English (and Welsh) legal system works. This will cover the different kinds of courts that handle criminal and civil law cases and appeals; the qualifications and training needed to become a solicitor, barrister or judge; and the important part played in our criminal justice system by laypeople (i.e. people who are not part of the legal profession), either as jurors in Crown Court trials or magistrates (who deal with over 95% of all criminal trials).
The problem-solving scenario-based questions in the substantive areas of criminal law, human rights and tort will help you understand how lawyers think and how the law is actually applied.
If you enjoy lively debate, focused argument and have an enthusiasm for current affairs then you will enjoy and succeed in studying A Level Law.
Applying for AS Levels or A Levels? Click ‘Apply Now’ on any ONE of the subjects you are interested in studying. Complete the online application form, where you will be asked to specify your other two choices. Then book an Interview appointment to meet the tutors and discuss your preferred choices.
A minimum of six GCSEs at Grade C or above including GCSE English Language at Grade B.
This is a very well-rounded A Level to study and can lead to a wide range of university courses. It is an excellent basis for those wishing to study any degree at university, and in particular Law, Politics, History or English.
A Level Law is also highly respected amongst employers, and can lead to career progressions in almost any field, including the police force, teaching, journalism, the CPS, the civil service, and local government. The subject is also relevant to careers in other fields such as business, finance, and management.
AS
Unit 1: The Nature of Law and the Welsh and English Legal Systems. This unit focuses on the structure of the Welsh and English legal systems. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of sources of primary and secondary law in the Welsh and English legal systems and will consider how those laws are used by judges in making decisions. They will also develop knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and civil justice system including relevant legal personnel and legal funding.
Unit 2: The Law of Tort. In this unit, learners will develop knowledge and understanding of liability in negligence for injury to people and will be required to apply the elements of the law of negligence to hypothetical scenarios.
A2
Unit 3: The Practice of Substantive Law; This unit requires learners to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the criminal and human rights law. Learners will break down into constituent parts the relevant legal rules and principles for each area of substantive law and apply those rules to a hypothetical scenario.
Unit 4: Substantive Law Perspectives. This unit requires learners to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal rules and principles and to analyse and evaluate legal rules, principles, concepts, and issues in the areas of criminal law and human rights law.
AS
Unit 1 - (25% of overall qualification) Written examination in May: 1 hour 45 minutes.
Unit 2 - (15% of overall qualification) Written examination in May: 1 hour 15 minutes.
A2
Unit 3 - (30% of overall qualification) Written examination in June: 2 hours.
Unit 4 - (30% of overall qualification) Written examination in June: 2 hours.
