SAST Work for us Nursery Community Use Intranet For Ofsted Menu Home/ Sixth Form/Subjects/Law Law Specification: OCR Qualification: A Level Why study Law? The content of the Law A Level has been designed to inspire, nurture and develop learners. It will foster interest and enjoyment in law. The qualification is designed to develop knowledge and skills for further study of law and related subjects, such as business. You will develop your knowledge of law in England and an awareness of law in a European and global context. The course will enable you to know and understand the changing nature of law and the interaction between law, morals, justice, society and technology. What will I study? The course focuses on the English legal system and areas of private and public law. You will develop an understanding of the nature of law as well as the legal methods and reasoning through the study of statutory interpretation and judicial precedent. You wil be introduced to the concept of legal liability through study of criminal law and the law of Tort. The course will develop learners knowledge of law through advanced study of additional legal subjects of Human Rights and the Law of Contract. You will develop your critical awareness through the study of the nature of law. How will I be assessed? Final assessment consists of the following papers: The Legal System and Criminal Law: 2-hour paper Law making and Tort Law: 2-hour paper The Nature of Law and Human Rights Law or Contract Law: 2-hour paper Future Opportunities & Careers A Level Law can lead onto a career in the legal profession with students either going on to study a Degree at University, or following the professional route of CILEX. Law students are able to obtain employment working as Assistants in a Solicitors Firm, Local Authority, or Companies with Legal Departments, where they will be encouraged and supported to develop their legal career. Entry Requirements Grade 4 or better in English Language GCSE Course Expenses Students are required to obtain the textbooks recommended for the course. Mock Trial (Parental Advisory) Head of Department: Ms Francesca Gillingham Email: Francesca.gillingham@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk Welcome About Sixth Form Prospectus Subjects Apply Now Our Pathways Scholarships Extra Curricular Resources University and Careers Funding Transport Handbook and Forms Contact Us NEWS The Gryphon presents ‘Chicago’! The Gryphon School is bringing the chaos of Chicago in the roaring twenties to Sherborne this December. With a talented cast, be prepared to be blown away and transported into an era... NEWS Former Gryphon student Muste is campaigning for safe routes for child refugees We were delighted to recently hear from Muste, one of our former students, who has been campaigning for safe passage for child refugees - as he was a child refugee himself. He... NEWS Old Fosterians’ Remembrance Service We were delighted to be able to welcome back representatives of the Old Fosterians’ Association for our annual Remembrance Service this year. The address was given by Commander Ben McGreal, RN, on... Copyright © 2017 The Gryphon School. All rights reserved. Sherborne Area Schools' Trust is a company limited by guarantee Registered office: Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ Registered in England with Company Number 08130468 The Gryphon School View the prospectus Book a visit Get in touch 01935 813122 office@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk Gryphon Sixth Form View the prospectus Book a visit Get in touch 01935 811055 sixthform.support@gryphon.dorset.sch.uk Site Map | Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Website by D2 Creative This site uses cookies Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. Accept Recommended Settings Necessary Cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytical Cookies On Off Analytical cookies from Google help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.