Law A Level

Is law useful to me? Yes, it is – undoubtedly. In fact, you are engaged in legal situations all the time and probably don’t know it.

For example, did you know that when you buy a bus ticket you are entering into a contract? Did you also know that your doctor has a legal duty of care towards you?

You, on the other hand, have legal duties and responsibilities to others. For example, you can’t just post anything you like on Facebook, nor can you simply ride your bike wherever you like.

If these ideas interest you, then don’t miss this opportunity to discover much more.

You will participate in lively classroom discussions from the very beginning. Plus, you will develop your presentation skills to deliver compelling arguments – just like a practising lawyer.

Why choose
Law A Level?

At Brock A Level Law is taught by a member of the Bar of England and Wales. That means as a student you don’t just learn the theory of law, you also get an invaluable insight into the practice.

From day one you will be encouraged to think like a professional lawyer, helping you develop higher level skills of analysis and critical reasoning.

You will also be encouraged to visit a local Crown Court where you will witness real life legal proceedings first-hand.

Course modules/units

Year one:

1. English Legal System
2. Criminal Law
   Common Assault
   S47 ABH
   S20 GBH
   S18 GBH
   Theft
   Robbery
   Sentencing
3. Tort Law
   Negligence
   Occupiers’ Liability
   Tort Defences
   Remedies in Tort

Year two: 

1. Jurisprudence
2. Criminal Law
   Murder
   Voluntary Manslaughter
   Involuntary Manslaughter
   Attempts
   Capacity Defences
   Necessity Defences
3. Tort Law
   Rylands v Fletcher
   Private Nuisance
   Phycological Injury
   Vicarious Liability
4. Contract Law
   Element of a contract
   Contract Terms
   Exclusion Clauses
   Vitiating Factors
   Discharge
   Remedies

Additional information

• Explore all the key aspects of the English legal system in order to gain a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build.

• Understand the role of law in today’s society and gain a true appreciation of the rights and responsibilities of individuals.

• Study the principles of criminal law and criminal liability to acquire a sound knowledge of this highly relatable branch of English law.

• Develop a sound understanding of Tort Law, which governs implicit civil responsibilities, with a particular focus on ‘Duty of Care’ and when it is and isn’t owed by you and to you.
   
• Learn about legal rules and how and why they apply to everyday life, thereby developing legal, critical reasoning and analytical skills.
   
• Discover contract law and learn how deals are done and potentially undone.
   
• Gain an appreciation of how European Union law confers rights and responsibilities on individuals and member states.

Teaching & learning

You will focus on the architecture and processes of the English legal system, while also examining criminal law in some depth.

Reading, essay writing, debates and presentations will all play their part in enabling you to develop a broad range of skills. These include incisive thinking and the ability to research your own answers in order to apply the law to real-life scenarios.

All resources will be available electronically, so you will have all the important facts at your fingertips.

Minimum entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:
•    English Language grade 5
•    Grade 5 in another essay-based subject such as History or English Literature.
•    Maths

What can I do with this qualification?

Importantly, A Level Law is not just for people who want to become lawyers. That’s because you will gain a wealth of transferable skills related to analysis, interpretation and writing.

It is a rigorous academic subject that is highly regarded by both top universities and employers from just about every single economic sector.  After all, the law pervades almost all aspects of life on Earth. As such, it is one of the few truly transdisciplinary subjects.

Course student profiles

Andrew Dewey secured a mini-pupillage at a Barristers’ chambers during his time at Brock and independently arranged many court visits. He graduated from the University of Reading with a First Class degree in Law and is now training at magic circle firm Linklaters.

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