AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Law
law has an impact on everyone on a daily basis and is an essential part of society. Studying law at A level will give you an excellent grounding in the legal system, how rules are made and how they change over time. It will also inform you as to your rights and responsibilities as an individual and to enforce these. It develops your analytical and problem-solving skills
and your ability to construct and communicate arguments effectively, all essential for higher education, as well as providing a great foundation for a legal or business career.

Apart from the obvious careers of solicitor or barrister, law students are well liked by industry, commerce and local government and can be found working in retail management, publishing, journalism, the police force, social services and teaching.

AS
unit 1: Law Making and the Legal System, 50% of AS, 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination
ƒ?›The way law is made by parliament and other bodies
ƒ?›Roles of the different people within the legal system
ƒ?›How judges interpret Acts of parliament
ƒ?›Judges, judicial precedent and delegated legislation

unit 2: The concept of Liability, 50% of AS, 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination
ƒ?›Introduction to Criminal liability, offences and sentencing
ƒ?›An introduction to negligence and the compensation a claimant may receive

A2
unit 3: criminal Law (Offences against the person), 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination
ƒ?›The offences of murder, manslaughter and defences which could be raised.
ƒ?›An evaluation of the law and possible reform.

unit 4: criminal Law (Offences against property) & concepts of Law, 25% of A level - Externally-assessed examination
ƒ?›Offences and defences.
ƒ?›An examination of morality, justice and fault in our legal system