Menu Login Quick Links Law Overview A-Level Law provides an introduction to law, it allows students to learn about a fascinating subject, one which covers many aspects of life. Students will learn about the legal system, law-making, the nature of law, criminal law, the law of tort and human rights law or the law of contract. Law students develop a range of skills including the application of legal rules and principles to present an argument, analysis and evaluation of the law, legal issues and concepts. Key Staff Mrs Hume - Head of Department Curriculum Intent “Where there is no law there is no freedom” (John Locke). We teach Law to equip students with an understanding of our legal system, democracy and the role of law in our lives. As such it has useful applications for everyday life as well as developing skills of analysis and debate. Law: Eduqas WJEC A-Level Law provides an introduction to law, it allows students to learn about a fascinating subject, one which covers many aspects of life. Students will learn about the legal system, law-making, the nature of law, criminal law, the law of tort and human rights law or the law of contract. Law students develop a range of skills including the application of legal rules and principles to present an argument, analysis and evaluation of the law, legal issues and concepts. Assessment for A-Level is in the form of three exams taken at the end of the second year of the course: Component 1: The Nature of Law and the English Legal System Written examination 1 hour 30 minutes 25% of qualification This focuses on civil and criminal courts, the legal professions, and access to justice. Component 2: Substantive Law in Practice Written examination 2 hour 15 minutes 37.5% of qualification This focuses on the rules of tort, liability in negligence, occupiers’ liability and civil remedies. Component 3: Perspectives of Substantive Law Written examination 2 hour 15 minutes 37.5% of qualification This focuses on Human Rights Law, the protection of human rights and freedoms and how this interacts with morality, justice, society and technology. The A-Level gives an excellent introduction for students who want to read law at university or start a legal apprenticeship. Universities recognise the advantages of A-Level Law and the old view that it should not be studied has long since faded away. However, A-Level Law is not just for students who want to enter the legal professions. It is a well-respected subject and the subject also provides students with highly transferable skills. Other popular career options after A-Level Law include the police, teaching, social work, business and accounting. Year 12 Curriculum Assessment Plan Year 13 Curriculum Assessment Plan For further information regarding our Social Sciences Curriculum please contact: Mrs Hume rachel.hume@edgbarrowschool.co.uk Within this Section Corvus Learning Trust Headteacher's Welcome Curriculum Pastoral Support Departments Art & Photography Business and Economics Careers & Work-Related Learning Computer Science and IT Design & Technology Drama and Theatre English Geography History Languages Library Mathematics Music Physical Education Politics Progress-SEND Religious Studies Science Social Sciences Law Psychology Sociology Criminology Health & Social Care Governors Pupil Premium Newsletters OFSTED Parent View Policies Safeguarding School Vision & Values Latest News Sixth Form Open Evening 2021 Edgbarrow School Grant Road, Crowthorne Berkshire, RG45 7HZ 01344 772 658 01344 776 623 Email Us Get Directions Edgbarrow School is an academy and part of the Corvus Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, company number 11045796, registered at Corvus Learning Trust, Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ. Tel: 01344 772658 © 2021 Edgbarrow School. All Rights Reserved. School Website by INCO