Law
SYLLABUS - AQA
AS UNITS
NAME
TIMING OF ASSESSMENT
PERCENTAGE OF AS
Law Making and the Legal System
June
Externally assessed 1.5 hour
examination. Essay based
questions on three topic areas
50%
Unit 2
The Concept of Liability
June
Externally assessed 1.5 hour
examination. Essay based
questions on two scenarios
50%
A2 UNITS
NAME
Unit 3
Criminal Law
(Offences against the Person)
OR contract
Unit 1
Unit 4
Criminal Law
(Offences against Property)
OR Tort and Concepts of
Law
TIMING OF ASSESSMENT
June
Externally assessed 1.5 hour
examinations. Three essay
based questions on one
scenario
PERCENTAGE OF A2
25% (25% of A2)
June
Externally assessed 2
hour examination. Two
questions on one
scenario and one essay
question
25% (25% of A2)
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Whether students are looking to pursue a career in Law as a solicitor, barrister or legal executive, this subject can provide lots of
opportunities and an excellent starting point into their chosen profession. The study of Law will help students to improve their
analytical ability and critical thinking skills. It will also develop problem solving skills through the application of legal rules. The
course includes aspects of law that would be useful in other professions, such as business, human resources, finance and education.
Students will also learn about aspects of law that are useful to themselves as a member of society, such as how and why laws are
made and rights and responsibilities.
Students will also have the opportunity to observe law in practice, with a visit to Crown Court to witness a trial ‘in action’ and a
further visit to the House of Commons to see where laws are debated and passed.
WHERE NEXT?
The study of AS/A2 Law provides a useful background for further study such as a main degree subject or as a subsidiary part of a
degree or many other professional qualifications. It is a well respected course of study and gives students an excellent introduction
for entry into higher level study.
SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade B in GCSE English