Law A Level

Pre-requisites
GCSE English at Grade C or equivalent
Qualification
‘A’ Level in Law
Specification
AQA A-Level Law (2160)
Support and benefits

Flexible terms times
Stepped learning approach
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library


















































A Level Law Key Topics
Unit 1 - Law Making and the Legal System

Law Making

Parliamentary Law Making
Delegated Legislation
Statutory Interpretation
Judicial Precedent
The Legal System

The Civil Courts and other forms of dispute resolution
The Criminal Courts and lay people
The Legal Profession and other sources of advise, and funding
The Judiciary
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Unit 2 - The Concept of Liability

Introduction to Criminal Liability

Underlying principles of Criminal Liability
The Courts: Procedure and Sentencing
Introduction to Tort

Liability in Negligence
The Courts: Procedure and Damages
Introduction to Contract

Formation of Contract
Breach of Contract
The Courts: Procedure and Damages
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Unit 3 - Criminal Law (Offences against the Person)

Murder
Voluntary manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter
Non-fatal offences against the person
Defences
Evaluation
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Unit 4 - Criminal Law (Offences against Property) and Concepts of Law

Criminal Law (Offences against Property)

Theft and Robbery
Burglary
Blackmail
Fraud
Making off without payment
Criminal Damage
Defences
Concepts of Law

Law and Morals
Law and Justice
Judicial Creativity
Fault
Balancing conflicting interests
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A Level Law Course Code
H09
Technical Requirements
None
ICS Support Period
18 months




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A Level Law Outline
AS Examinations
 
Unit 1 – LAW01 Law Making and the Legal System

50% of AS, 25% of A Level
Externally-assessed examination, 1 hour 30 minutes
95 marks
Candidates answer three questions
Available January and June
Unit 2 – LAW02 The Concept of Liability

50% of AS, 25% of A Level
Externally-assessed examination, 1 hour 30 minutes
95 marks
Candidates answer two questions
Available January and June
A2 Examinations
Unit 3 – LAW03 Criminal Law (Offences against the Person)

25% of A Level
Externally-assessed examination, 1 hour 30 minutes
80 marks
Candidates answer one three-part question
Available January and June
Unit 4 – LAW04 Criminal Law (Offences against Property) and Concepts of Law

25% of A Level
Externally-assessed examination, 2 hours
85 marks
Candidates answer two questions
Available in June only