AS/A Level Law

Level: AS/A Level
Duration: 2 years

Subject Staff: Mark Barrett (Head of Subject); Lynn Hards; Ray Honeybourne; Jennifer Lawson

Why should I choose this course?

I am thinking of a career in the legal profession
I want to know my rights and how the Law affects me
I am interested in learning more about things I have seen on TV or read in the newspapers about crime
I am interested in examining actual cases that have been through the courts
I want to develop a wide range of skills useful for a variety of careers, not just the law

The AS course comprises two parts
• Administrative Law – deals with such things as the powers of the police and courts, the role of judges and magistrates, and the rights and duties of offenders and the police
• Case Law – Specialises in non-fatal offences such as assault and Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH)
• You will learn how to identify offences and learn why some cases go to court and others don’t
The second year of the course specialises in Criminal Law
• you will undertake an in-depth study of non-fatal offences such as assault and battery, and also examine the offences of murder and manslaughter in detail
• You will also study Offences Against Property, including theft, robbery and burglary
Some of the issues examined are:
• What exactly is ‘murder’ and what is ‘manslaughter’?
• Why is 90% of crime committed in the UK drug-related?
• If I use my mother’s cash point card to withdraw money for her, why am I committing an imprisonable offence?

There is no coursework component
Examinations are broken down so that they are split into January and June sittings in the second year

If you have any questions about this course, e-mail law@stocktonsfc.ac.uk