The study of Law analyses the rules and principles that govern our lives. You will look at both criminal and civil law, how our legal system operates as well as evaluating different areas of law.
Entry requirements
To study at RSFC, you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above across four separate subjects, including GCSE Mathematics and/or English Language. In addition, a grade 4 or above is required in English Language.
Why study this course?
Law is a ‘live’ subject and impacts us everyday. Not only do you learn about your rights, you will also look at how the law settles disputes in both criminal and civil law. If you have an interest in a legal or professional career, then you will enjoy Law.
What can you expect from A level Law?
As with all A levels, you must be dedicated to be successful. On this course, you will learn to think like a Lawyer. You should expect fastpaced lessons that cover vast content with many new and exciting legal principles. You must also be prepared to engage with the skills needed for the exam, as it is vital that you have the ability to apply your legal knowledge to factual scenarios and evaluate questions set — just like a Lawyer would. These are essential skills if you are considering a degree in Law.
KEY TOPICS - YEAR 1
You will learn all about our legal system and how it functions, as well as how to become a Solicitor or Barrister, which is ideal for those interested in a legal career. You will also cover a mix of both civil and criminal law which will lead to a range of interesting topics and legal problems from murder, burglary and GBH to general defences such as insanity and intoxication.
KEY TOPICS - YEAR 2
The focus will be on civil law (contract and tort), looking at some of the most common and popular legal areas that are practised by Solicitors today. You will learn all about your consumer rights against businesses and areas such as negligence. In addition, you will also study the nature of law and look at issues such as whether we have a legal system that is based on ‘justice’ and whether the law is morally correct. You will look at wider legal issues and develop your evaluative skills.
What can I do with a qualification in Law?
A level Law puts you in an excellent position to start your journey of becoming a Solicitor, a Barrister or another legal professional. Even if you don’t want to study Law in higher education, the skills you develop on the course, like problem-solving and critical thinking, are sought after by higher education institutions and employers. The range of careers is vast, but some examples include working for the police, the Home Office, and other governmental institutions like the armed forces.
How is this course assessed?
There are three examinations in Law. All examinations are equally weighted.
Who is this course for?
A level Law is suited to students who are excited and eager to study new content, enjoy debate and discussion, want to look at how our society is being shaped by the laws around us and have an interest in current affairs. You will cover a lot of content and the subject will challenge you academically, but you will receive an excellent grounding in key legal areas such as criminal, contract and tort law. This will better prepare you for progression to university study or a potential legal or professional career. If you like a new challenge and are not afraid of hard work, then this is an ideal course for you.
