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Law

at Heart of England School, Coventry · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Law is an excellent qualification for a wide range of university courses, most notably law itself. As well as being an excellent preparation for higher education it is seen as beneficial for those considering a career in the police, the financial sector, teaching and of course, the legal profession. There will be opportunities to see the local criminal courts in action and to debate current legal issues with guest speakers from the College of Law. It is essential that you enjoy reading and have strong essay writing skills. You do not need to have studied law previously or even want to be a lawyer; what matters is having a curiosity about how law affects our daily lives. The course requires you to learn and apply cases and legislation so a good memory and the ability and confidence to take exams is vital.The course content is as follows: English legal system?The criminal courts and the role of magistrates and jury in criminal trials?Judicial Precedent and Statutory Interpretation?Delegated Legislation, including Local Council made laws?Legal personnel including judges, barristers, solicitors and legal executives.Criminal law?Offences of assault, battery, ABH and GBH together with general defences such as intoxication and insanity.?The offences of murder, manslaughter and defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility?Offences against property, including theft and robbery and defence of duressCivil law?Liability for injury to people and damage to property, including

What you need to get on

Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; This average points score is based on the QCA points system which is as follows: 9=9, 8=8, 7=7, 6=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2 and 1=1. A minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature is required. We reserve the right to change the overall best 8 points average entry criteria score pending the publication of the results in the summer.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Heart of England Sixth Form

    Gipsy Lane Solihull, Coventry, CV7 7FW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Coventry

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