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One of the oldest professions in the world, Law A Level is a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in the legal system as well as those wishing to develop their research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Law has an impact on everyone on a daily basis. You will gain a fascinating insight into the laws by which we abide, how these laws are enforced and the consequences of breaking them. It will also inform you about your rights and responsibilities as an individual.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics.
In Cambridge OCR A Level law you will study towards three exams. Each exam has two units.
In the first unit, the legal systems and criminal law, you will explore a range aspects about the way in which the legal system in England and Wales operates. You will look at each persons role in the courtroom, types of courts and the legal aid provision. You will also analyse different offences in criminal law including, murder, assault and battery, theft and burglary.
The second unit comprises a study of how laws are made and elements of tort law. Here you will learn about how the legal system operates through parliamentary legislation, delegated legislation, statutory interpretation, judicial precedent and law reform. You will also ascertain the rules and theory of tort law including civil liability in various aspects from negligence to vicarious liability.
The last unit looks at the nature of law and human right. In this unit you will be introduced how law, justice and morality are linked as well as how an individuals human rights are protected by law.
The law teachers at Havant teach through activities which ask students to think more holistically and critically about the law. You will be taught topics such as the rule of law and the necessity of consent through cases such as Dudley v Stephens. You will look at the potential bias and fallibility of juries and the importance of the separation of powers in legislature. Of particular importance is how solicitors and barristers work together in practice in both criminal and civil law. You will explore cases such as the recent Johnny Depp v Amber Heard dispute and the nuisance claim brought against the Tate Modern Gallery in London. You will have guest speakers including university lecturers, a crown court judge and other legal professionals. As well as in the classroom you will have the opportunity to go on trips. Our first visit is to a university conference about current issues with the legal system in England and Wales. Later in the year we will take part in a competitive mock trail event where you will have the chance to act out a court room criminal trial. You can take on the role of a barrister or clerk, defendant, jury member or witness and experience the formality of a court room in a university mock trial environment. Various other trips are planned.
All modules are exam-based with all exams being sat at the end of the second year.
Law students are able to progress onto a wide range of Higher Education courses.
Those wishing to follow a career in law are frequently successful in securing places at many of the most prestigious universities (including Russell Group universities) to study Law. You can also opt to study law in combination with other subjects.
A high percentage of law students after graduation will obtain jobs that are within legal services, banking, finance, management, public administration, insurance and retail industries. You may also want to pursue a legal Apprenticeship.
You will be given information about the LNAT should you wish to sit this.
The College is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.
