Studying a level law will enable you to investigate a wide range of high profile real life cases. Note that a language a level for a native speaker i. Sixth form wider reading and discovery lists for alevel subjects 1. This is reflected in the fact that 87% of a level grades this year were at grades a c and the current department for education league tables show comberton in the top 5% of all providers nationally for. A level law allows students to learn about a fascinating subject, one which covers many aspects of life. This course helps to enhance analytical and evaluative skills thus supporting the ability to reason. Shaheen alghofar is one of the many students at leeds sixth form college who received fantastic a level results this year. In this article we hopefully will answer some of the key questions associated with sixth form law and considerations about taking law at uni. Students wishing to study law at university will not be disadvantaged by studying alevel law. A sixth form college is an educational institution, where students aged 16 to 19 typically study for advanced schoollevel qualifications, such as alevels, business and technology education council btec and the international baccalaureate diploma, or schoollevel qualifications such as general certificate of secondary education gcse examinations. Biological psychology studying the cns and the brain and theories of aggression.
This video is about the 10 things i wish id known and done from the start of year 12 and ultimate sixth form advice and a level revision advice for starting a levels 2017 ive just finished my. Kent college canterbury is certified as one of the top 50 uk independent schools for the percentage of pupils achieving a b grades at a level. Paper 3 examines the nature of law and either the law of contract or human rights law, depending on what you option you have chosen. Presenting ideas logically, questioning and clear headed thinking are useful in so many professions. Join our a level law class run by our successful and wellattended law. Students at sixth form college typically study for two years known as years 12 and years and 14 in northern ireland or lower sixth and upper sixth. Christopher whitehead sixth form a level religious studies. There is an online ebook which you can access in college and a virtual learning environment on the internet. However, we tend to keep a more traditional, structured approach than many modern.
Waterstones, piccadilly circus the branch with the largest selection of art books shipleys, charing cross road specialist art, craft and design bookshop, will order in any book if they do. A level law is an intellectually challenging subject that requires the ability to memorise an immense number of legal principles from cases and acts of parliament. Leeds sixth form college prides itself on its students journeys to success. One of the best ways you stand out during your sixth form studies is through the amount of independent study you undertake outside of the classroom. It is a good preparation for higher education and for a wide variety of careers, both within and outside the practice of law. Both universities and employers value and respect an a level in english literature. This gives students an opportunity unique in oxford to. Social psychology the influence of others and society e. You will develop knowledge, understanding, and critical awareness of the structure of the courts, personnel involved in the legal system judges, lawyers, jurors and functions of the legal system sentencing, methods of resolving disputes. Alevel law find a course st brendans sixth form college.
A level law is not required for entry to law degree courses or the legal profession, but it is accepted with other appropriate subjects for entry to degree courses in law and nearly all other courses of higher education. Learn about the interaction between law and morals, justice and society. The advance sixth form offers only nine a level subjects including six facilitating subjects in addition to those listed above, but there is a very wide range of btecs, at levels equivalent to 1, 2 or 3 a levels. A level japanese, one of 35 subjects at doverbroecks. The cambridge university sixth form law conference was founded over forty years ago to give year 12 students who may be interested in studying law at degree level a balanced view of the law, both as an academic subject and as a profession, and also to offer an. Students wishing to study law at university will not be disadvantaged by studying a level law. Law provides an excellent preparation for a wide range of careers, including the police, social work, journalism. Take a look at some a level textbooks which can help during the course. Regardless of your future plans, the ability to extend yourself and research independently into your interests is an invaluable skill this will support your university applications andor future. So i am looking to apply to study law at university next year september 2017. Law at a level combines well with many different subjects. Sixth form wider reading and discovery lists for a level subjects 1. A level law will combine with a range of advanced level courses to support nonlaw based progression routes. This is reflected in the fact that 87% of alevel grades this year were at grades ac and the current department for education league tables show comberton in the top 5% of all providers nationally for.
It is driven by hard work and the strong belief that every student has the capacity to excel, regardless of their background. Ocr a level in law content focuses on the english legal system and areas of both private and public law within the law of england and wales. This course will help you to develop your critical thinking and analysis skills as. A level law subject information bales private sixth form london. Sixth form alevel courses a level can be seen as a bad thing. Law a level law is a dynamic and exciting subject that has broad applicability to a range of careers and other study options. Discover the basics of legal systems around the world with an a level in law at oxford sixth form college. It provides a headstart in four of the components of any qualifying law degree. Psychology is excellent preparation for higher education as it requires good literacy and scientific skills. A level 8 sixth form college application personal statements btec 2.
Over the coming weeks and months we are building up an amazing directory of supercurricular opportunities to pass on to your sixth form students to help them with greater depth understanding as well as to support the academic section in their ucas personal statement. It allows you to understand the world around you from different perspectives and see how the law affects real life. Therefore, groups split off to ensure we looked at a myriad of cases, to ensure that we covered the functionality of the court in a range of circumstances. You will find out about the offences themselves, how they came to court, how the judge can sentence a convicted criminal and how solicitors, barristers, magistrates and juries interact. Law is an exciting and dynamic subjects which impacts upon everything that we do. Studying at cadbury sixth form college i have discovered that in our society it is our job to learn the legal system and work together to make a change. However buying the right one can really help further your understanding and can help you write even better answers when it comes to exam time. Sir john cass sixth form 2018 alevel iology a guide to help you get ready for alevel biology, including everything from topic guides to online learning resources. Ocr asa level law book 1, by jacqueline martin and nicholas price. The course will help you to understand the changing nature of law and the interaction between law, society, technology, morals and justice. In year 12 you will acquire a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of psychology cognitive, social, biological, developmental, individual differences and research methods through studying a range of accessible life topics.
You will learn about the nature of law and the english legal system. In kent the school is rated in the top 10 for its a level results. I may go into law in the future so i am interested in taking it at a level along with history and sociology. Law the sixth form bolton bolton sixth form college. A level student heads to kings college london after getting second chance. This gives students an opportunity unique in oxford to mix and match a good range of a level and btec subjects.
The andy warhol diaries edited by pat hackett pub by warner books the american leonardo. Law provides an excellent preparation for a wide range of careers, including the police, social work, journalism, criminal psychology, the armed forces and business. The study of law leads not just to a career as a lawyer but also to a variety of opportunities. Law is also a good foundation for any higher education course because of the analytical skills it teaches you, as well as the way it develops your writing skills. A level english literature is useful for a range of careers from law to politics. Educational visits include the police museum and the courts. This alevel law course provides you with a general overview of the english legal system. For example, in politics, business, management, the police force, the civil service, the diplomatic service, media and medicine to name but a few. All examinations for english literature at as and a level are closedbook examinations, which means that no books are allowed in the exam room and therefore students have to commit quotations to memory.
Whilst care has been taken to select quality and up to date a level law books, occassionally amazon may change the books displayed to later editions if the latest edition is out of stock. Sixth form wider reading and discovery lists for alevel subjects. Paper 1 deals with the english legal system and criminal law. You can also join the law society and be a member of the sixth form team, competing against other schools and colleges in the bar national mock trial competition as a lawyer, witness, court clerk, usher or court artist. All of the text in black is needed for the first year of the course and is a good place to start. Law a level this course will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of the main principles of english and welsh law. Birmingham crown court on the 18th february, during halfterm, alevel law went on a trip to birmingham crown court. The term sixth form describes the school years numbered 12 and, which are called the lower sixth l6 and upper sixth u6 by many schools the term survives from an earlier system when the first five years of english secondary schooling were known as forms which would originally have been long backless benches on which rows of pupils sat in the classroom. We also advise you to come prepared in september with all the relevant equipment, in particular you will need 3 lever arch folders for this course, along with some dividers. A level law works well with all other alevel subjects.
Christopher whitehead sixth form a level religious studies philosophy of religion, religion and ethics, developments in christian thought summer study tasks course textbooks. A level help sixth form college application personal statements what you need to know before doing an epq study habits of a students latest trending. In the education systems of england, northern ireland, wales, and some commonwealth countries, sixth form represents 2 years of postgcse academic education, where students typically between 16 and 18 years of age prepare for their alevel or equivalent examinations in england, wales, and northern ireland, the term key stage 5 has the same meaning. You will gain an understanding about the structure and procedures of the courts and its personnel. Alevel law is not required for entry to law degree courses or the legal profession, but it is accepted with other appropriate subjects for entry to degree courses in law and nearly all other courses of higher education. However, at another sixth form they not provide law as an option to study and when i enquired they stated that law firms prefer people who studied history and english instead of law. Exam questions require a thorough analysis and application of these legal principles. The sixth form at kent college offers students an environment that enables them to. Law complements most a level subjects but students often combine it with history, psychology, business studies, philosophy, modern languages or english. If you purchase any of these books, the contract you enter will be with amazon or their third party associates. Comberton is a high performing, firmly established sixth form with a strong track record of both academic excellence and student progress. A level english literature is a widely recognised and popular a level choice and valuable for access to many degree courses. Psychology is relevant to any career where a deeper understanding of people would be useful, ranging from advertising, medicine, personal management, law, social work and education.
A level law will combine with a range of advanced level courses to support non law based progression routes. Others find the skills of analytical reading, accurate and coherent writing and insightful use of knowledge developed through the course useful in careers such as journalism, law. Former students have gone on to study humanities degree courses at university and careers in journalism, law, teaching and lecturing. Entry requirements a minimum of five gcses with two at grade 6, and three at grade 4. Supercurricular learning one of the best ways you stand out during your sixth form studies is through the amount of independent study you. All students who have studied law at a level and who continue law to degree level, report that they are at a distinct advantage having studied law previously. Esther hurst joined the sixth form college, solihull from tudor grange academy. Alevel help sixth form college application personal statements what you need to know before doing an epq study habits of a students latest trending. Students who take this course are passionate about learning about the way our country is operated from a legal perspective. New specification from 2017 by daniel plewinski is a coursebook written by the head of subject at the sixth form college and is a nationally used resource for the a level.
A level law books find a level law books relating to both the aqa and ocr specifications. This a level law course provides you with a general overview of the english legal system. Please note these a level law books are not sold by. Leeds sixth form college offers a range of a level subjects and is committed to providing an exceptional experience, with outcomes to match. Colchester sixth form college welcome to the sixth form. A level law books most of the time at a level and as level buying your own textbooks isnt required in the same way it is at university. The concept of law japanese studies reading recommendations biology or law alevel. You will gain an understanding about the structure and procedures of. Law alevel this course will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of the main principles of english and welsh law.
Students who take this course are passionate about. Our sixth form offers students a wide range of courses and. If you are really passionate about studying a particular subject at oxbridge, be sure to talk to the sixth form office, your academic mentor and your teachers about which books they would recommend, what programmes on radio 4 you should be listening to, what courses or work experience you should be planning and how you might go about deepening. Law is an excellent qualification for a wide range of university courses, most notably law itself. Wolverley sixth form offers a tailor made quality curriculum ensuring that all students are successful. Sometimes actually studying the english legal system at a level can be seen as a bad thing. Debates, mock trials and group discussions form an essential part of the course. Some students sit as examinations at the end of the first year, and alevel examinations at the end of the second. A level philosophy in the sixth form pupils can study philosophy at a level. English literature a level our courses harris sixth form.
Any a level textbook would give you an idea of the topics and standard of the course. The cambridge university sixth form law conference was founded over forty years ago to give year 12 students who may be interested in studying law at degree level a balanced view of the law, both as an academic subject and as a profession, and also to offer an insight into life as a cambridge undergraduate. A level law subject information bales private sixth form. It is often studied alongside other level 3 qualifications in law both a level and btec options are available at cadbury sixth form college, psychology and sociology. Books textbooks for all your subjects will be provided. Learning psychology theories of learning and the acquisition and treatment of phobias. Learn more about society from a legal perspective both contemporary and historical. Law will complement a level politics, which includes an element of law, government and judges which is the foundation of law making. Universities now see the benefits of prospective students having studied law at a level. Sixth form wider reading and discovery lists for alevel.
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