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A Level LawA Level LawFeatures and Benefits

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Why study A Level Law?Why study A Level Law?• Law affects everything we do from buying a newspaper to getting a divorce• Always in the media• It is relatable and useful to have a knowledge of key legal concepts• Academic A Level• Develops skills valued by universities and employers

o Problem solvingo Essay writingo Reading different texts and using informationo Using key terminologyo Debating skillso Negotiationo Forming opinions

• Useful for those wishing to study degree level law – advantage over those not having studied A Level

• Complements other degrees

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Why study via video Why study via video

conferencing?conferencing?• Develops independent learning skills

o Time managemento Self Motivationo Management of workloado Self discipline

• Similar to university learning so well prepared• Valued by admissions tutors• Stand out from the crowd in a competitive market• Experience of using video conferencing equipment which is increasingly

used by businesses and universities• Mature learning style valued by universities and employers• On- line learning platform providing wide range of supporting materials• Expert, fully qualified tutors many of whom examine A Level law• Contact outside of lessons for additional support

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Where could Law take Where could Law take me?me?

• University Law degree to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. A Level law is an excellent preparation for this and gives you the edge

• ILEX – Train to become a solicitor whilst working in a law firm• Police force and prison service• Business • Courts service• Teaching• Further study • Citizens Advice Bureau• Trading standards• Health and Safety

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Who can study law?Who can study law?• Anyone with the right attitude and a

commitment to succeed!

• Need to be self motivated

• Those who want to pursue a career in law

• Those who are interested in law

• Those who would not otherwise have the chance to study law

• Those who don’t want to go to university – A level law can be an avenue into many other exciting careers

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AS or A level?AS or A level?• Can be studied just as an AS or as full A level over 2 years

• AS level – an introduction to sources of law and key legal concepts

• A2 – criminal law

• Complements other core A levels such as English and History

• Can be used to help contribute topics of interest to the AQA baccalaureate or Welsh baccalaureate extended project/essay

• Revision service provided at end of each level in preparation for the exam with a dedicated revision pack

• Both AS and A2 have 2 exams, No coursework

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AS law –what will you AS law –what will you study?study?

• Unit 1: English Legal System - o Criminal and Civil Courts and Criminal Processo Police Powerso Alternative Dispute Resolutiono Sources of Fundingo Penal Systemo Judiciaryo Legal Professiono Lay People in Legal Profession

• Unit 2: Sources of Law - o Doctrine of precedento Legislationo Delegated legislationo European Lawo Statutory Interpretationo Legal reasoningo Law reform

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A2 law – what will you A2 law – what will you study?study?

• Unit 3: Criminal Law o Principles of Criminal Liabilityo Attempted Crimes o Offences against the person - Homicideo Non-fatal offences against the persono Offences against Propertyo General Defences

• Unit 4: Criminal Law Special Study o Study of pre-released materialo Legal processes and substantive lawo Statute and Case Lawo Analysis and Evaluation of Criminal Law

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Benefits my school not just Benefits my school not just meme

• Enhances school’s curriculum• School trying to give students the widest choice and options of

learning• School has invested in new

technology to enhance the learning experience

• School offers a wide range of learning experiences and styles

• Tutors provide everything you would expect of a teacher – reports, parents evening, UCAS, help with university choice etc

• Small class sizes for personalised learning• Flexible tutors who are contactable outside of school hours

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Further Questions About AS/A2 Law Further Questions About AS/A2 Law

with MB Learning Solutions?with MB Learning Solutions?

For specific subject-related queries please contact Ruth Millership, Head of Faculty at MBLS

Email: ruthm@mblearningsolutions.co.uk Telephone: 0161 456 2570

For more general or practical queries contact the MBLS office : 01492 58 01 01

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