22 Law A Level A Level Law provides an overview of criminal law, contract and tort principles, as well as the legal skills required for progression to a law degree or to enter employment. Throughout the course you will learn to develop the ability to utilise legal terminology, use statutes and cases to arrive at sustainable legal outcomes. You will also learn how to write evaluative essays about legal issues. A key focus of the course is applying a knowledge of the law to advise on the likely verdict of a scenario. There is the opportunity to visit local courts to see the law from a practical perspective. Although most students will be new to A Level Law at the start of the course, within a few weeks you will be speaking and thinking like a lawyer. Course Overview This A Level qualification is linear which means students will sit all exams at the end of their course in Year 13. There are three two-hour exams which include a range of short answer questions, problem questions and essays. Paper 1: The Legal System and Criminal Law Paper 2: Sources of Law and Tort Law Paper 3: The Nature of Law and Contract Law Assessment Law is a highly respected A Level subject for entry to university and higher education. A large number of students progress to a university degree in law. Alternatively, the course is suited to a wide range of other university subjects and careers. Where could it take you? Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including Maths. GCSE grade 5 in English Literature or Language is required.
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