Qualification

A Level

Exam Board

OCR

Course Leader

Miss Davies

Course summary

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.

What will students learn?

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 of A Level Law will:

• Develop an understanding of law and how it works
• Learn about the interaction between law and morals, justice and society
• Learn about different areas of law – e.g. criminal law, contract and the law of tort
• Make connections with business, economics, history, politics and technology
• Develop academic skills, including analysis and evaluation
• Be able to make an informed decision about future careers.

How will students be assessed?

The A Level qualification consists of three exam papers, each 2 hours long and each worth 1/3 of the marks.

There is a variety of exam questions including:

• Essay questions
• Legal scenario questions

Paper 1 – The English Legal System and Criminal Law

Paper 2 – Law Making and Tort Law

Paper 3 – The Nature of Law and Human Rights Law