AS Level in Law

Course information:
AS Level in Law

Course summary:
The course will encourage students to:
*Develop and sustain their enjoyment of, and interest in, law;
*Develop knowledge and understanding of selected areas of law and the legal system in England and Wales;
*Develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning;
*Develop the techniques of logical thinking, and the skills necessary to analyse and solve problems by applying legal rules;
*Develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of law in society
*Gain a sound basis for further study;
*Develop, where appropriate, skills in communication, application of number and information technology;
*Improve, where appropriate, their own learning and performance, to facilitate work with others and solve problems in the context of their study of law

Course content:
Unit one: Understanding Legal Structures and Processes
Content
*Development of the Common Law and Equity
*Legal Values: Rules of Law; Human Rights; Morality
*European Union: Institutions
*The Criminal Process
*The Civil Process
*Access to Justice: Sources of funding

Unit two: Understanding Legal Reasoning, Personnel and Methods
Content
*European Law: Sources
*Legislation: Statutory interpretation; delegated legislation
*Doctrine of Precedent: Legal reasoning; court hierarchy
*Law Reform: Methods
*Personnel: Structure of the legal professions; judges and magistrates

Assessment procedure:
Unit One: Understanding Legal Values, Structures and Processes 25% 1½ hours 50 marks (100 UMS)
Candidates to answer

two essay questions from a choice of

six
Unit Two: Understanding Legal Reasoning, Personnel and Methods 25% 1½ 50 marks (100 UMS)
Candidates to answer

two out of

four stimulus response questions




Entry requirements:
Full time students will be expected to have at least 4 GCSE's grade 'C' and above including 2 at grade B one of which should be in English.

Qualifications achieved:
GCE AS Level Law

Progression opportunities:
On successful completion of the AS level course, students can progress on to the A2 level.

Students can study law at degree level and it is useful for courses in Business Studies/Humanities.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.