Law A level

For entry into the Sixth Form to study 3 A' Levels, students are required to achieve 5 grades at 9-5 (or where applicable A*-C) including English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above.

In exceptional cases, students that do not reach the entry criteria based on their attainment in English or mathematics will be admitted to the 6th form with the addition of GCSE retake classes in the appropriate subject to their timetable. This based on 6th form discretion.

While we would encourage students to study 3 A levels, in exceptional cases and following conversation at interview we may support a student to study 4. All students will have the option to study for Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A levels.

A grade 6 is recommended in any subject that a student wishes to continue at A Level. Students are welcome to discuss entry criteria for specific subjects and to ensure that their subject choices match their goals and aspirations.

Students wishing to study Mathematics require a grade 6 and in Further Maths require a Grade 7 in the subject at GCSE.

AQA LAW

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.

Subject content

1. The nature of law and the English legal system

2. Criminal law

3. Tort

Our Option:

4. Human rights

Assessments

PAPER 1

What's assessed?

The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100).

Criminal law (75 marks out of 100).

How it's assessed

• Written exam: 2 hours

• 100 marks

• 33% of A-level

Questions

A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

PAPER 2

What's assessed?

The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100).

Tort (75 marks out of 100).

How it's assessed

• Written exam: 2 hours

• 100 marks

• 33% of A-level

Questions

A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

PAPER 3

What's assessed

Human rights (75 marks out of 100).

The nature of law and the English legal system (25 marks out of 100).

How it's assessed

• Written exam: 2 hours

• 100 marks

• 33% of A-level

Questions

A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

To complete an A Level in this subject it is necessary to achieve a Grade 5 at GCSE, although we strongly advise that students should be looking at achieving at least a Grade 6 at GCSE to have a secure platform for entry on to the course.

The study of law is both interesting and stimulating and provides a valuable academic discipline that is appreciated by potential employers and institutes of higher education. It helps develop the learners analytical ability and critical thinking. It also develops problem solving skills through the application of legal rules. Any future citizen should be interested in this fascinating and relevant subject. A-level Law should be seen as a subject in its own right and not as a narrow preparation for a law degree. Universities view A-level Law like any other subject for entry onto its Law degree course: it is neither an advantage nor a disadvantage.