Law

exam board specification


"Studying Law at Notre Dame has been a great academic challenge and has made me feel ready for University by providing me with essential skills such as effective complex analysis and critical thinking." - Cole Vincent, Cockburn School

Qualification

A-level

Assessment

100% Exam

The course has three examined Units:
Paper 1: The Legal System and Criminal Law,
Paper 2: Law Making and the Law of Tort,
Paper 3:  Nature of Law and Contract Law.

Papers 1 and 2 are comprised of two sections: A and B.  Students complete two questions from Section A (a short description answer and an evaluation) and two problem questions and an essay from Section B.
Paper 3 is slightly different. There are two sections: A and B. Students complete one of two essay questions from Section A and two problem questions and an essay from Section B.
Sample examination papers can be found here.

What do I need to study this course?

You will need a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

What will I study?

In Year One you will study law making and the legal system which includes people who work in the legal system, and the civil and criminal courts. You will also study Tort law, including negligence, occupiers’ liability and vicarious liability as well as starting to study criminal law. In Year Two you will complete criminal law including different types of homicide and defences to crimes, nature of law which considers how law interlinks with justice, morality and society, and contract law.

What next?

Many students go on to study a qualifying law degree (LLB) which can lead to a career as a Solicitor or Barrister. Some students take up work as Paralegals or join legal apprenticeship schemes. Former students have also had careers outside the legal profession such as in Banking, Teaching, Human Resources Departments, Journalism, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Police Force.