A Level Law 2025-26

Is law useful to me? Yes, undoubtedly. In fact, you are engaged in legal situations all the time and probably don't even realise it. For example, when you buy a bus ticket, you are entering into a contract. Did you also know that your doctor has a legal duty of care towards you?

You, on the other hand, have legal duties and responsibilities to others. For example, you can't just post anything you like on social media, nor can you simply ride your bike wherever you like.

If these ideas interest you, then don't miss this opportunity to discover much more on A Level Law. You will participate in lively classroom discussions from the very beginning. Plus, you will develop your presentation skills to deliver compelling arguments – just like a practicing lawyer.

You will study the architecture and processes of the English legal system, with a special focus on criminal law. You will develop a broad range of skills through reading, essay writing, debates and presentations. These skills include critical thinking and the ability to research and apply the law to real-life scenarios.

Unit 1: Law Making
• Parliamentary law making
• Delegated legislation
• Statutory interpretation
• Judicial precedent

Unit 2: The Legal System
• Civil and criminal courts
• The legal profession
• The judiciary

Unit 3: Criminal Law - Offences Against the Person
• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Assault
• Battery

Unit 4: Criminal Law - Offences Against Property
• Theft
• Robbery
• Blackmail
• Burglary
• Fraud

Unit 5: Concepts of Law
• Morality
• Justice
• Creativity
• Fault

Law is a very useful subject; whether you just have a passing interest in law or want to use it as a stepping stone to enter into a wide variety of professions. These progression routes can include such things as becoming a solicitor, barrister, legal executive, or even a politician.

You'll also find law very useful in other professions too, including social work, being a historian, journalism, teaching/lecturing, marketing/advertising and business/finance.

Importantly, A Level Law is not just for students aspiring to become lawyers. You will acquire a wide range of transferable skills in analysis, interpretation, and writing. It is a demanding academic subject that is highly esteemed by leading universities and employers across various economic sectors.

Students may go on to study a range of degrees at university in subjects like History, Sociology, Business, Psychology, Economics, English and of course Law.

To study A Level Law, you must have a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

For a three A Level programme you will need to have a minimum of five 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics.

For a four A Level programme you will need to have a minimum of six 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics; it is expected that the majority of passes will be at 7-9 grade.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

100% exam based.

September 2025

Two years, full time.