A-Level Law offers an exciting and detailed insight into the English legal system, how laws are made, and how justice is applied. This course helps you develop a strong understanding of legal principles, institutions, and real-world cases — while improving your ability to think logically, argue effectively, and evaluate evidence.
At City Sixth Form, you will explore key areas of civil and criminal law, understand how courts operate, and discuss contemporary legal issues that affect society today.
A-Level Law provides both a theoretical foundation and practical knowledge of how the legal system functions.
Assessment is based on written examinations at the end of the course:
Paper 1: The Legal System and Criminal Law (33.3%)
Paper 2: Law Making and The Law of Tort (33.3%)
Paper 3: Contract Law and Human Rights (33.3%)
Each paper includes a combination of short-answer, scenario-based, and essay-style questions that assess both knowledge and evaluation skills.
A-Level Law provides an excellent foundation for studying Law, Criminology, Politics, Business, or Sociology at university.
It also develops critical skills that are valuable in a wide range of professions.
Possible career paths include:
Solicitor or Barrister
Legal Executive or Paralegal
Civil Service or Local Government Officer
Police or Probation Service
Journalism, Business, or Policy Analysis
Experienced tutors with legal and academic expertise
Interactive lessons using real case studies and mock trials
Strong focus on developing debating, reasoning, and writing skills
Excellent support for university applications, including Law and related degrees
