COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4 or above.
WHAT IS THE COURSE CONTENT AND HOW WILL I BE EXAMINED?
Law affects virtually all aspects of our lives and regulates much of our every day activity. During the course students will study criminal and civil law and develop their ability to analyse legal rules and principles and factual issues. Students will construct persuasive legal arguments to offer answers to problems and evaluate the strength of those arguments.
Success in the subject will require students to take an interest in current legal affairs, to read widely and write in a clear and concise manner. A good memory is essential because there are a lot of cases to remember. A commitment to progress your study outside the classroom must also be assumed.
COURSE OUTLINE
English Legal System – this includes a study of:
Criminal Law – general elements of liability including:
Civil Law – knowledge and understanding of private law including:
ASSESSMENT
No Coursework
Examination (100%) – There will be 3 papers at the end of the course which will include multiple choice
questions, short answer questions and questions requiring students to construct persuasive legal arguments
to answer a problem scenario.
A-Level
Exam Board:
AQA
Contact details:
Head of department Mrs M Smart
staffms@st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk
“INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE.”
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
ST NICHOLAS EXTRA:
Students take part in mock trials and have met with Magistrates. Students are fully supported in reading around the subject