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Station New Road Old Tupton Chesterfield Derbyshire
S42 6LG Tel: 01246 863127
www.tuptonhall.derbyshire.sch.uk
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This course introduces you to the operation of the legal system and to concepts of civil and criminal liability in English law.
We visit Sheffield Crown Court to see real defendants charged with serious crimes. We go to Parliament and the Supreme Court to find out how the law is made, and watch civil cases in the High Court.
You will also have the opportunity to meet with various people who work within the legal profession.
You may hope to work in the legal profession one day or just be interested in studying a new course. Many higher education courses and careers include a study of law. A Level law will give you a flavour of what this might be like.
Examples of careers our students have followed include:
The legal profession, Police, banking, forensics, criminology, accountancy, architecture, education, social services, the civil service, probation work.
You will develop sound analytical skills and an ability to form reasoned judgments. You will also gain confidence in speaking and listening to others.
For further information please contact
Dr A Russ
Mrs L Hickman
Faculty of Social Sciences
Tupton Hall School
A LEVEL LAW
TUPTON HALL SIXTH FORM
Why study Law?
Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade C at
English GCSE. Ideally grade B or above.
* Last year the assessment format was:
AS Level Exams
A2 Exams
* Changes to the curriculum mean we are
unable to give a detailed outline of next
year’s course content. Last year’s course
structure was as follows:
Unit 1: English Legal System
This covers the basic structure of the legal system in England and Wales: Civil courts and other methods of
dispute resolution (including negotiation)
Police powers & bail
Criminal courts and appeals
Types and aims of sentencing
The legal profession
Magistrates and juries
Unit 2: Sources of Law
This covers how law is created within the
legal system of England and Wales:
Judicial precedent
Legislation
Statutory interpretation
European law
At A Level, students study one area of law
in more detail - specifically, the role of
criminal law in modern society and to be
able to relate this to specific issues.
Unit 1: Criminal Law
Principles of criminal liability
Homicide (murder & manslaughter)
Non-fatal offences
General defences
Offences against property
Unit 2: Special Study
This unit is based on pre-released
materials: a special study booklet sent
out to schools at the beginning of each
year. Each booklet contains source
material, such as extracts from Acts of
Parliament or cases. Students will be
required to demonstrate their
understanding of law and apply it.
AS Level Law A Level Law
1) English Legal System
30% total A Level grade
2) Sources of Law
20% total grade
1) Criminal Law
30% total A Level grade
2) Special Study
20% total grade
Assessment
