SUBJECT

Law

What are lessons like in this subject?

Throughout the course, there is a variety of different teaching methods used to support learner’s knowledge and understanding. The lessons concentrate on varied retrieval techniques and group activities. The subject is taught using legal case law and students use this knowledge to apply to scenario-based activities. Due to the nature of the subject, discussions and debates occur often. Learning is continued outside the classroom by regular visits to the local courts. Furthermore, we have organised guest speakers including members of the legal profession and the national crime agency.

What will I study?

  • English legal system criminal courts and: lay people, legal profession, civil courts and funding
  • Criminal law: general elements, non-fatal offences, fatal offences, property offences, mental capacity defences and general defences
  • Law making: legislation and delegated legislation, law reform, European law, judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
  • Tort law: negligence, vicarious liability, occupiers liability, torts connected to land and defences and remedies
  • Nature of law: justice, society, morality and technology
  • Human rights: human rights act, articles under the European convention of human rights, enforcement and protection of human rights
  • 100% exam based
  • Three exams at the end of 2 years
  • Exam board OCR

What our
students

say

Studying law has allowed me to develop various problem-solving skills. The content itself is intriguing and ensures that I am engaged with the subject. I would definitely recommend studying law to those that are interested in a legal profession in the future or those that have an interest in the subject itself.

Navdeep Kaur, The King’s School


Law

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