Law (via video-conference)
Why study Law?
Not only is Law a fascinating subject but an AS or A2 in Law provides a thorough foundation for further study in Law or related subjects.
An understanding of Law is relevant to many areas of work:
* The police
* Business
* Accountancy
* Running your own business
* Forensics - just like CSI
* Criminal psychology
We will tell you where the law comes from - how it is made and by whom. You will also get to find out how the courts work and how criminals are dealt with. And most importantly, we will tell you how to get that dream job - be it judge, barrister, solicitor or legal secretary.
What will the course cover?
As and A2 level Law will provide you with an experience and understanding of the procedures of law and the legal system in England and Wales. As law is continually changing, this course is always developing in order to remain contemporary, and draws on stories and events from current affairs.
AS level modules
Two modules comprising of legal structures and process and legal reasoning, methods and personnel.
You will cover the following topics:
* What is law?
* How are our laws made?
* How a case gets to court
* How Europe governs us
* Who are judges and magistrates?
* How to become a lawyer
* Who sits on a jury?
A2 level modules
Two modules comprising of understanding substantive law; freedom, the state and the individual and understanding law in context; freedom, the state and the individual
* When and how the police stop, search and arrest
* Your rights as a suspect
* Murder and manslaughter - how to convict
* Violent offences - GBH and ABH
* Defences to crimes
* Sentencing - the theory and the practice
* Appeals and miscarriages of justice
* The Crown Prosecution Service
What exams will I take?
AS level - two written exams 1hr 30mins each
A2 level - two written exams one 1hr 30mins and one 2hr 30mins
There is no coursework at either level but informal assessment is continuous throughout AS and A2 by regular marked assignments set by tutor.
The Nelson Thornes Distance Learning AS and A2 Law courses follow the WJEC specification.
How does distance learning via video conference work?
As a student taking AS or A2 via distance learning you will receive a one-hour video-conference tutorial with an NTDL tutor every week
* The session will be held in school and you will be with other students who are studying the same course
* The tutorial will be interactive giving you the chance to ask questions and discuss the work with both your tutor and your group
* A retired City of London solicitor attends at the school one hour each week to help you with your studies
* The rest of your work is completed through studying on your own or with others in your group; you will need to complete about 4 - 5 hours of independent study a week
What do I get out of it?
* You will learn independent study skills, which are highly valued by universities and employers alike
* You will be working with a smaller group that you would do in a normal class, which means that you will get more one-to-one tuition and a better chance of excelling in your chosen subject
* You can work at your own pace when completing your independent study
