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Law (A Level)

at FAIRFAX, Sutton Coldfield · other provider

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject enables students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. Studying Law develops students’ problem solving skills through the application of legal rules, together with an understanding of legal method and reasoning. These skills provide excellent preparation for those students who wish to progress to degree level study or pursue a wide range of careers. YEAR 12: TOPICS STUDIED: • The nature of law and the English Legal System including: judicial precedent, parliamentary law making, statutory interpretation, legal personnel, access to justice and funding • Criminal law including: elements of law (AR and MR) and non-fatal offences • The law of tort including: fault, liability and remedy. YEAR 13: TOPICS STUDIED: • The nature of law and the English Legal System including; law and morality and law and justice • Criminal law including; the theory of criminal law, fatal offences against the person, property offences and defences • The law of tort including; nuisance and the escape of dangerous things, vicarious liability, defences and remedies • Contract law including; elements needed, contract terms, exclusions and remedies ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE: Three externally assessed examinations

What you need to get on

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 (or A*-C) GCSEs, including English and Mathematics. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy's expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

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

  • Fairfax

    Fairfax Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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