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Law (GCEA)

at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level11 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Law law has an impact on everyone on a daily basis and is an essential part of society. Studying law at A level will give you an excellent grounding in the legal system, how rules are made and how they change over time. It will also inform you as to your rights and responsibilities as an individual and to enforce these. It develops your analytical and problem-solving skills and your ability to construct and communicate arguments effectively, all essential for higher education, as well as providing a great foundation for a legal or business career. Apart from the obvious careers of solicitor or barrister, law students are well liked by industry, commerce and local government and can be found working in retail management, publishing, journalism, the police force, social services and teaching. AS unit 1: Law Making and the Legal System, 50% of AS, 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination •The way law is made by parliament and other bodies •Roles of the different people within the legal system •How judges interpret Acts of parliament •Judges, judicial precedent and delegated legislation unit 2: The concept of Liability, 50% of AS, 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination •Introduction to Criminal liability, offences and sentencing •An introduction to negligence and the compensation a claimant may receive A2 unit 3: criminal Law (Offences against the person), 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination •The offences of murder, mansl

What you need to get on

Students are required to have the standard Sixth Form entry requirements (5 A*- C Grades) plus English language at grade B or above. You do not need to have studied law at GCSE.

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

  • Southmoor Academy 6th Form

    Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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