Course Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
Introduction
Explore the relationship between law, society and the individual. This course is excellent preparation for a wide range of university courses and careers. You will study both the theory and application of Criminal Law. You will become an independent learner developing analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
What you will study
- The English legal system looking at how law is made, who can make law and how judges interpret statutes.
- The role of legal personnel including barristers and solicitors as well as the role lay people have in the law (i.e. juries and magistrates).
- The theory and application of criminal law looking at the fatal, non-fatal and property offences as well as capacity and necessity defences.
- Tort law studying liability in negligence for injury to people and damage to property, occupiers’ liability, vicarious liability and you will consider any defences.
- The law of contract.
Assessments
Three examinations at the end of year two on:
- Criminal Law
- Tort Law
- Contract Law
Each paper includes a section on the English legal system. Students need good analytical skills and the ability to write detailed essays.
Course Support
- A range of support materials to simplify difficult concepts and extend your learning
- Regular tutorials
- A Law department VLE site
- Regular assessments and feedback
- ‘Stretch and Challenge’ activities for our more able learners.
Enrichment Activities
- Trips in the UK and abroad including London and New York
- Annual Mock Trial Competition at Manchester Crown Court
- University links and talks from visiting speakers
- Vocational Programme (A 3-5 day placement at a Solicitor’s firm or Barristers’ Chambers
Progression
Law develops the ability to substantiate arguments with an enquiring and critical mind. This provides an excellent background for university and careers not only in law, but also in journalism, local and central government, public relations, teaching, and a range of management and business areas. Over half of our students go on to study for a degree in Law. Many of them study Law at the top universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham.
Career Opportunities
Law at Carmel provides an excellent background for careers not only in law, but also in journalism, local and central government, public relations, teaching, and a range of management and business areas.
Further Information
Exam board course specification
Law students take part in pupillage at Atlantic Chambers
