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A Level Law at St Wilfrid’s (AQA 7162)

Subject Intent

Studying Law helps students understand how legal systems shape society, rights, and responsibilities. This course develops critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and decision-making skills, all through studying legal rules and real-life cases. These transferable skills are valued in higher education and future careers across law, government, business, and beyond.

Course Overview

You will study five core areas:

  1. The Nature of Law & English Legal System – Covers sources of law, roles of courts and tribunals, legal personnel, and the doctrine of precedent.

  2. Criminal Law – Explores key offences like homicide, mens rea and actus reus, and statutory defences.

  3. Tort Law – Looks at civil wrongs including negligence, duty of care, breach, causation, and remedies.

  4. Law of Contract – Focuses on how contracts are formed, enforced, discharged, and what remedies are available.

  5. Human Rights – Introduces fundamental freedoms and rights, enforcement mechanisms, and legal protections in the UK.

Assessment Structure

Paper 1 – Criminal Law & Tort – 2 hours – 33.3%
Paper 2 – Law of Contract & Human Rights – 2 hours – 33.3%
Paper 3 – The Nature of Law & English Legal System – 2 hours – 33.3%
This qualification is 100% exam-based, featuring a mix of question types (multiple choice, short answers, extended responses) with real-world legal scenarios.

Homework & Independent Study

  • Discuss live legal cases to stay current.

  • Practice exam questions in different formats.

  • Complete longer essays and structured responses.

  • Use legal textbooks, case materials, and Exampro resources for deeper understanding and exam practice.

Enrichment Opportunities

  • Visit courts and legal institutions.

  • Attend mock trials, debates, or dramatized case nights.

  • Hear guest speakers from barristers, solicitors, or the judiciary.

  • Participate in legal clinics and essay competitions.

Where Can Law Take You?

This course prepares students for careers in law, criminology, government, journalism, business, or social policy. The analytical, evaluative, and communication skills you build are valuable in almost every field—including those beyond legal professions.

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