Students will study the following topics: the English legal system, law making, criminal law, law of tort, law of contract and the nature of law, which could highlight areas such as law and morality, law and technology and law and society. They will all be assessed by three examinations throughout t
Outline
Students will study the following topics: the English legal system, law making, criminal law, law of tort, law of contract and the nature of law, which could highlight areas such as law and morality, law and technology and law and society. They will all be assessed by three examinations throughout the two years.
Entry Requirements
Students will need a minimum of five grade 5’s or above, including English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. Additionally, students must have a grade 5 in another written subject.
This is an extended writing subject and students will require a good spread of GCSEs in extended writing subjects.* One Vocational Qualification in a related subject area will be considered in place of a GCSE.
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