KS 5 Courses 2014-2015
Name of Course: Law A Level
QAN Code: AS-Law – 500/2324/X a2 Law – 500/2330/5
Examining Body: AQA
Course Duration: AS Law - One year
A2 Law – 2 years [including AS Law year]
OVERVIEW OF SUBJECT
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the legal system [e.g. the jury system] and an ability to evaluate
its operation and performance. The specification includes application of criminal and civil law [negligence].
The second year of the course further develops knowledge of the legal system and of contract law. Evaluation of the
concepts of law is also developed e.g. the conflict between morality and law.
Unit 1: How do judges interpret
and apply the law in court - Does
a lower court have to follow the
decision of a higher court? – How
does the jury system work and is
it effective?
Unit 2: General criminal law of
non-fatal offences e.g. grievous
bodily harm – Sentencing –
Liability in negligence and the
award of compensation – How
criminal and civil courts work
Autumn 2013
SeptemberOctober
Autumn 2013
November February
Spring 2013
FebruaryMarch
Spring 2013
March- April
Summer 2013
May-June
Summer 2013
June- July
Summer
Holiday
August
13th August
2015 AS
Level
results
Unit 3: Contract – Elements of
an enforceable contract –
Contract terms [e.g. consumer
rights under Sale of Goods Act
1979] – Breach of contract and
the award of compensation
Autumn 2014
SeptemberOctober
Spring 2014
FebruaryMarch
Spring 2014
March- April
Summer 2014
May-June
Summer 2014
June- July
Summer
Holiday
August
11th August
2016 A
Level
Results
Unit 4: Tort – Negligence –
Liability of occupiers of property
and of employers for their
employees – Liability for the
escape of a dangerous item from
land – The award of
compensation by the court
HOW WILL I LEARN/ BE
ASSESSED
Autumn 2014
November February
Units 1 and 2: two exams at the end of the first year.
Units 3 and 4: two exams at the end of the second year.
Unit 1: How do judges interpret and apply the law in court - Does a lower court have to follow the decision of a
higher court? How does the jury system work and is it effective?
Unit 2: General criminal law of non-fatal offences e.g. grievous bodily harm, Sentencing, Liability in negligence and
the award of compensation, How criminal and civil courts work.
Unit 3: Contract elements of an enforceable contract, Contract terms e.g. consumer rights under Sale of Goods Act
1979, Breach of contract and the award of compensation
Unit 4: Tort, Negligence, Liability of occupiers of property and of employers for their employees, liability for the
escape of a dangerous item from land, the award of compensation by the court.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS
It is a qualification that will assist a student with career opportunities varying from the Police, Social work or Health
& Safety to the Environmental Health Department of a local council, Teaching or Management.
WHAT ELSE MIGHT I NEED TO
KNOW?
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Law is a rare A Level option at KS5 in England and Wales.
A successful pass on a CV would stand out and show the student had acquired good memory, analytical and
application skills.
Further information is available from Mr Smith.
Text book:
Text book:
SUPPORT FOR PARENTS:
AS Law + A2 Law
[both published by Nelson Thornes/Oxford University Press]
You will find various information to help support your son/daughter’s progress at
http://www.paigntononline.com