Law
A Level
In Brighton
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The law is fascinating; it regulates us in every aspect of our lives. Through studying law, you can learn to understand how and why the law affects you.
You will learn about law through a mixture of discussion, mock trials, debate and through visits to legal institutions. Regular speakers include a local barrister, solicitor and magistrates. The course aims to develop your ability to analyse and apply legal principles, construct legal arguments and draw appropriate conclusions. Throughout, critical evaluation of current legal issues will be high on the agenda.
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About this course
Time management; handling complex information; constructing clear arguments; writing concisely; effective communication; problem-solving; confident working in teams and alone.
A level Law is a sound foundation for a broad range of degree courses and law related careers and other work including: journalism, business, management, and politics.
Grade 5 in GCSE English
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- Law
- Robbery and burglary
- Theft
- Criminal Courts
- Civil Courts
- Parliamentary
- Law Making
- Human Rights Law
- Human Rights Act
- Law of Tort
- Justice
- Judges
Course programme
- Murder, manslaughter – what’s the difference?
- Non-fatal offences against the person
- Theft, robbery and burglary
- Defences: intoxication, insanity, selfdefence, consent
- Civil and Criminal courts
- Work and training of solicitors and barristers
- Role of jurors and magistrates
- Parliamentary law making
- Judges making the law
- Human Rights Law
- History of the Human Rights Act
- Impact of the Human Rights Act in the UK
- How are Human Rights enforced.
- The law of Tort
- What’s the law in personal injury cases?
- What’s the law on keeping your home safe for visitors?
- What is justice?
- Should judges make law?
- What’s the difference between law and morality?
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Law