A Level Law

You will learn all about different crimes ranging from assault through to murder and the criminal justice system that oversees your safety and the punishment of offenders. It is also important to understand how laws are made, how your rights are protected and the way in which our constitution ensures an equal distribution of power. Such issues form a key part of the English Legal System and the Nature of Law unit and will underpin all of the substantive law units.

Had an accident in the last three years? You will learn about Tort Law and its impact on your health and safety, both at home and at work. Ever bought goods online that don't work or don't match their description? That will be a breach of contract which you will learn about during Contract Law. You will be encouraged to draw on your own experiences throughout in order to look at the world and analyse current affairs within a legal framework.

Much of the subject matter is approached through class discussion, the use of video material, internet activities, textbooks and reference to topical events. You will be given a course handbook that contains information, activities and homework tasks to be completed. The Law department is a very innovative department and makes comprehensive use of the college Virtual Learning Environment (I-Site). All materials including online textbooks, online law journals, twitter, revision booklets and MP3 revision files can be accessed by all learners via the internet. 

Assessment is comprised of three examinations at the end of two years' study. Progression to year two will be dependent on successful completion of year one Progression Exams as well as your Key Assessment profile.

• Paper 1: The Nature of Law and the English Legal System - Criminal Law. You will study the underlying nature of law and its role in society including the various mechanisms used to create law, the roles of the courts in enforcing/applying law and the work of personnel in administering justice. You will study criminal law from the viewpoint of a range of criminal offences with an emphasis on the application of your knowledge using fictitious scenarios.
• Paper 2: The Nature of Law and the English Legal System - Tort Law. You will study the underlying nature of law and its role in society including the various mechanisms used to create law, the roles of courts in enforcing/applying law and the work of personnel in administering justice. You will study civil law from the viewpoint of a range of torts (civil wrongs) with an emphasis on the application of your knowledge using fictitious scenarios.
• Paper 3: Contract Law. You will examine the essential requirement for creating legal relations. You will consider offer and acceptance, considerations and intentions when creating a legal agreement. The course will outline the possible defence and remedies available to all, including the impact these have on defendants and claimants.

If you wish to find out more you can contact Laura Burt, Course Lecturer, by emailing: laura.burt@nscg.ac.uk

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. 

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance