Law
at Kenton School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
The study of law helps develop the learner’s analytical ability and critical thinking. It also develops problem solving skills through the application of legal rules. Study at AS/A2 level provides a useful background for the further study of many courses at degree level and acts as an introduction to the legal system for students thinking of law as a career. Students studying law can access a range of other job roles such as journalism, teaching and consultancy as well as the legal profession.
What you need to get on
Law is a difficult subject which involves a lot of reading and a lot of writing therefore it is essential that students have at least a 5 in English and one other humanities subject (such as history) as well as three other GCSEs at 5 or above.
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
Kenton School
DRAYTON ROAD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 3RU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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