Course Code:
Law, OCR H418
Typical Entry Requirements:
Grade 6 in either English Literature, English Language or History
Career Possibilities:
Some students take A Level Law because they already know that they want a career in Law. 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. The OCR course has been developed following the advice
of teachers, students and universities. However, A Level Law is not just for students who want to enter the legal professions. It is a well-respected subject and links well with science subjects and humanities and social science subjects including, history, sociology, philosophy, economics and business, to name just a few!
The Programme:
This course teaches you about the interaction between law and morals, justice and society. The legal system is something that concerns almost everything we do from birth until death and even beyond. Human activity is governed by rules, and a knowledge of how law develops and operates is useful in any field of employment.
The A Level comprises of 3 units taught over two years. You will study three areas of law as well as key aspects of the legal system. The areas are: Criminal Law, Tort Law and either Contract Law or Human Rights Law. In addition, you will study the English legal system – the legal system of England and Wales.
Studying Law at A Level provides you with the ability to develop and apply legal rules to problems and construct reasoned arguments which are supported by legal authority. This makes it an A Level that can benefit all students, whether they wish to pursue a career in Law or not.
Why Study This Subject?:
You will develop the key skills of problem solving and analysis as well as learning to think rationally and logically. You will improve your written communication skills and will have opportunities to improve your verbal communication and presentation skills. The course includes opportunities to apply the law to real-life and theoretical scenarios and there may be opportunities to gain first-hand experience of the courts system through a visit to a Magistrates’ court.
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