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Law
Board: OCR
Introduction
Knowledge of the law can give people more power over their lives and provide information on your rights. Studying Law at Bales College will provide you with an extensive vocabulary, and enable you to develope evaluative and research skills. You will also be developing analytical and problem-solving skills.
The course structure
AS
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Unit |
Assessment |
Time |
Contribution |
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|
AS |
Advanced |
|||
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1 |
Written exam |
2 hours |
60% |
30% |
|
2 |
Written exam |
1 hour |
40% |
20% |
Unit 1 - The English Legal System
Civil courts, Dispute resolution, criminal process, criminal courts, penal system, judiciary, legal profession, Magistrates, Juries, provision of legal services.
Unit 2 - Sources of Law
Legislation, Judicial precedent, European Union Law, Law Reform.
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Unit |
Assessment |
Time |
Contribution |
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AS |
Advanced |
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4A |
Written exam |
2 hours |
-- |
30% |
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4B |
Written exam |
1˝ hours |
-- |
20% |
Formation of contract, Contents of a contract, Privity of contract, Vitiating factors, Discharge of contract.
Unit 4B - Law of Contract Special Study
Am I suited?
You will be suited if you:
• can conduct independent research and think for yourself
• enjoy argument and debate about topical issues
• are interested in the way Law affects our daily lives
Subject Complements
Economics, Business Studies, Accounting and Politics have a great overlap. However, even those studying Sciences or languages can benefit from the study of Law.
Educational visits
Visits to local courts, the Royal Courts of Justice and the 'Old Bailey' in London. Students also undertake workshops led by visiting speakers from a range of legal professions.
Where does it lead?
A Level Law will be an asset on any CV. At university, there are currently 1584 subject combinations offered with a degree in Law in the UK!
Law leads not just to careers in the legal profession, but to a variety of opportunities for example in business, management, the police force, the civil service, social services, diplomatic service, armed forces and court services to name a few.
LNAT course
The department will provide special lessons for those wanting to take the national admission test to read Law at certain universities.
A group of prestigious law schools including Oxford, Birmingham, Bristol, Kings College have introduced the new LNAT course which is designed to test aptitude for Law and your offer will be based on your performance in this test. Any student wishing to take this test will be tutored for it at Bales College.
Reading list
English Legal System by J Martin, published by Hodder & Stoughton (4th Edition)
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