Law
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Would you like to learn how to determine innocence or guilt in criminal cases? As a law student you will study various aspects of the law, the system of rules that govern our society and how it impacts on most of what we do. Studying law provides you with analytical, critical and practical skills which are highly valued by universities.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*-C grades at GCSE including English language.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- law making and the legal system
- the concept of liability
- criminal law
- human rights.
On the course you will:
- apply the law and present your arguments in class discussions
- develop your presentation and advocacy skills
- attend lectures, read and analyse texts
- research developments in law.
Method of assessment
You be assessed by four examinations, two in each year. There is no coursework for this subject.
What will I be able to progress to?
You may progress to a law degree, see other information section below. A-level law is also a sound general qualification for entrance into further study and careers in commerce, finance, publishing, communications, public relations, marketing or advertising. Shaista Iqbal (ex-Langdon School) studied this subject as one of her A-levels and achieved a grade A. She is now studying law at the University of Westminster.
Other information
Law is one of the most popular degree choices for students applying to university and the entry requirements are high. If you wish to study law at one of the more competitive universities, you will be expected to achieve between AAA and ABB at A-level. Other universities usually expect between BBB and CCC at A-level.
At NewVIc, you will have a range of support available to help you apply for a law degree including talks by industry professionals on different law disciplines and career pathways. The work experience team will assist you in finding relevant work experience, which will strengthen your university application. If you hope to study law at a particular university, you should check their entry requirements before choosing your A-levels as some top universities may not accept A-level law as one of your subjects.