Law

Why Study Law?

Law affects most aspects of our lives, yet most of us have little understanding of the English legal system. How important do you think it is to know your rights, to know what you can and cannot do if you are stopped and searched by the police, to know how to appeal if you think an outcome is unfair, or maybe we should we be asking what would happen if you didn’t know? You will probably be familiar with seeing or hearing headlines such as ‘murderer jailed for life – but released after just 6 years’, or ‘householder charged for restraining a burglar’. How fair is this? Who do you think is right? We know there are always two sides to an argument – which side would you argue for and why? We aim to generate an interest in the legal principles and enable scholars to develop an understanding of the Law and how the English Legal System works in practice, and why it is the envy of the western world.

By studying A Level law it shows any employer that you are able to work in a logical and methodical manner, pay attention to detail and communicate effectively, thus, you have an impressive set of skills to offer any employer and a wide range of professions to choose from.

Where can Law take me next?

History A Level is a well-respected and recognised A Level. It can clearly lead on to further study in History or associated subjects at university. However, it is also an excellent A Level for teaching skills; studying History will help you to acquire critical thinking skills and develop an enquiring mind.

It also teaches analysis and evaluation to a high level. All of these will help you when applying for any subject at university, or when applying for jobs or apprenticeships.