Law
Centre
John of Gaunt School
Content
For students who are interested in criminal behaviour, criminal sanctions and civil liberties, this course develops the skills to understand and evaluate our English legal system.
Law complements most A Level subjects but students often combine it with History, Psychology, Business Studies, Philosophy, Modern Languages or English.
Special Features
You will have opportunities to visit Magistrates' and Crown Courts, including the Old Bailey in London. You may be able to tour Parliament and even attend PM's question time. You can develop your skills in Mock Trial and Youth Parliament competitions. Model United Nations Conferences introduce you to students from other countries and can even take you to New York.
Entry
You will need at least 5 A*-C GCSEs.
Attendance
One year to AS plus one further year to complete the full A Level.
Assessment
There is no coursework. The exams require you to demonstrate knowledge and thinking skills, but are not exclusively essay-based.
Moving on
If you wish to study Law, Law with a modern language, Criminology or any other social science, this course will give you a real advantage. Many of our ex-students are now studying Law at degree level or have moved on to train as Solicitors or Barristers. Some have spent a year in Europe or the United States as part of their degree course.
