Law (A-Level)

A-Level

What do Barack Obama, Mahatma Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher all have in common? Interestingly, they were all world leaders who studied law. Law is both a fascinating and challenging subject to undertake, having direct relevance to many aspects of everyday life. The course gives you the opportunity to experience the real-life justice system with trips to Manchester Magistrates and Manchester Crown Court as well as commercial law firms. Many students are part of the Pathways to Law Programme, which supports student’s progression by giving them access to top university law faculties and esteemed legal professionals. Law gives students a wide range of transferable skills that are crucial in Higher Education and the workplace. These includes analytical skills, problem solving, thinking in a logical manner, creating constructive arguments and above all else communication skills. Students will be taught to deal with large volumes of factual information and be able to draw on this in support of their answers.

Outline

Students will study the following topics: the English legal system, law making, criminal law, law of tort, law of contract and the nature of law, which could highlight areas such as law and morality, law and technology and law and society. They will all be assessed by three examinations throughout the two years.

Entry Requirements

Students will need a minimum of five grade 5’s or above, including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Additionally, students must have a grade 5 in another written subject. This is an extended writing subject and students will require a good spread of GCSEs in extended writing subjects.* One Vocational Qualification in a related subject area will be considered in place of a GCSE.

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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25/26

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Law (A-Level) (Level 3)

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Pendleton Sixth Form College

Start Date

02/09/2025

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