Business and law

Course Aims

 The aims of the A Level law course are to help you to:-

 The WJEC Eduqas A level in law enables learners to develop an understanding of both public and private law within the law of England and Wales, and develop skills which will prepare them for further undergraduate study and future careers. This specification enables learners to develop their ability to analyse both legal rules and principles and factual issues. It enables learners to construct persuasive legal arguments and to evaluate the strength of such arguments. It also enables learners to develop the ability to think critically about the role of law in society.

This A level specification in law encourages learners to:

•   develop their knowledge and understanding of the English legal system and areas of both private and public law within the law of England and Wales
• develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning as used by lawyers and the judiciary
• develop and apply the techniques of legal method and reasoning to analyse and offer answers to problems, based on legal principles, legislation and case law
•   develop the ability to construct conclusions and communicate legal arguments by reference to appropriate legal authorities
• develop the ability to communicate persuasive legal arguments by reference to appropriate legal authorities
•  demonstrate critical awareness of the influence and operation of the law in society.

So: This A level specification requires you to study the dynamics of legal decision making that will equip you with the skills necessary to study law at higher education. It has a broad focus so that you will experience a range of legal disciplines. This specification also provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning which is coherent, relevant, substantiated and logically structured.

AS Business Studies for Groups 1 and 7 (C McKen)

A2 Accounting - All Groups

What is law?

Law is the study of the English legal system and how English law is implemented and understood across various legal institutions.

A robust legal system is the foundation of a fair society, thus, essential  for society to function in a just and fair way.

What will I study at AS Level?

Unit 1: is ‘law making and the Legal System’ and you will cover domestic legislation, forms of primary and secondary legislation, the roles of Parliament and the Judiciary in the operation of law making. You will also study forms of dispute solving which looks at the court structure, the legal profession and Jury selection. 

Unit 2:  concerns ‘The concept of liability’, which covers an introduction to civil and criminal offences and the sanctions and remedies involved. During term time visits to courts will be arranged and time permitting, visits to legal chambers and Parliament.

Assessment will take place in January and May/June. The first unit, namely ‘law making’ and ‘dispute solving’ cover 50% of the total of AS level marks. The second unit – Criminal law and tort law covers 50% of the total AS level marks.

A2 Law:

Students will study two units – LAW 03 – Criminal law, focusing on offences against the person, which includes homicide, non-fatal offences and a number of defences. LAW 04 Tort law Students will also have to learn concepts of law.