OCR A Level Law
What’s it about?
Studying Law gives students an understanding of the role of law in today’s society and raises their awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals. By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, students also develop their analytical ability, decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. All these skills are highly sought after by higher education and employers.
Topics are clearly structured and include:
- The nature of law and the English legal system
- Criminal Law
- Negligence Law
- Human Rights
Entry Requirements:
We would recommend a grade 5 at GCSE in a humanities subject, along with at least a grade 6 in GCSE English.
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Contacts:
Mrs. S. Osborne – Director of Teaching and Learning
The Canterbury Academy Sixth Form
Course Content
The course is assessed through three examination units comprising:
Paper 1:
- The nature of law and the English legal system
- Criminal law
Paper 2:
- Law making
- Tort/Negligence
Paper 3:
- The nature of law and the English legal system
- Human rights
Progression:
Students who study Law may choose to apply for further law or legal studies at university. This course is also accepted as a good academic A Level for many higher education options.
Recently students have gone on to study business-management, criminology and psychology with law.