A Level Law

A Level Law Course Overview

Gain an understanding of the judicial system, criminal law, civil and contract law, as well as changes in European law and its wider implications – a sound foundation for a career as a solicitor or barrister.

Pre-requisites

GCSE English at Grade C or equivalent

Qualification

‘A’ Level in Law

Specification

AQA A-Level Law (2160)

Support and benefits

• Flexible terms times
• Stepped learning approach
• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
  

A Level Law Key Topics

Unit 1 - Law Making and the Legal System

• Law Making
  • Parliamentary Law Making
  • Delegated Legislation
  • Statutory Interpretation
  • Judicial Precedent
• The Legal System
  • The Civil Courts and other forms of dispute resolution
  • The Criminal Courts and lay people
  • The Legal Profession and other sources of advise, and funding
  • The Judiciary

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Unit 2 - The Concept of Liability

• Introduction to Criminal Liability
  • Underlying principles of Criminal Liability
  • The Courts: Procedure and Sentencing
• Introduction to Tort
  • Liability in Negligence
  • The Courts: Procedure and Damages
• Introduction to Contract
  • Formation of Contract
  • Breach of Contract
  • The Courts: Procedure and Damages

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Unit 3 - Criminal Law (Offences against the Person)

• Murder
• Voluntary manslaughter
• Involuntary manslaughter
• Non-fatal offences against the person
• Defences
• Evaluation

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Unit 4 - Criminal Law (Offences against Property) and Concepts of Law

• Criminal Law (Offences against Property)
  • Theft and Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Blackmail
  • Fraud
  • Making off without payment
  • Criminal Damage
  • Defences
• Concepts of Law
  • Law and Morals
  • Law and Justice
  • Judicial Creativity
  • Fault
  • Balancing conflicting interests

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A Level Law Course Code

H09

Technical Requirements

None

ICS Support Period

18 months

A Level Law Outline

AS Examinations
 
Unit 1 – LAW01 Law Making and the Legal System

• 50% of AS, 25% of A Level
• Externally-assessed examination, 1 hour 30 minutes
• 95 marks
• Candidates answer three questions
• Available January and June

Unit 2 – LAW02 The Concept of Liability

• 50% of AS, 25% of A Level
• Externally-assessed examination, 1 hour 30 minutes
• 95 marks
• Candidates answer two questions
• Available January and June

A2 Examinations

Unit 3 – LAW03 Criminal Law (Offences against the Person)

• 25% of A Level
• Externally-assessed examination, 1 hour 30 minutes
• 80 marks
• Candidates answer one three-part question
• Available January and June

Unit 4 – LAW04 Criminal Law (Offences against Property) and Concepts of Law

• 25% of A Level
• Externally-assessed examination, 2 hours
• 85 marks
• Candidates answer two questions
• Available in June only