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Curriculum Intent

We study Law to develop a good understanding of legal concepts, the application of legal principles and the development of legal systems in order to progress and thrive into vital professional roles to help keep society safe, fair and free from harm.

ks5: law

  • Unit 1 – Dispute Solving in Civil Law: Learners explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. They will examine the making and working of precedent and its application in the law of negligence
    Assessment – This unit is assessed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. The supervised assessment period is one and a half hours in one session. During the supervised assessment period, learners will be given a set task.
  • Unit 2 – Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System: Learners research how laws are made and interpreted, who advises and decides on the outcome of criminal cases and the punishments that can be imposed if laws are broken. They will then present advice to clients on non– fatal offence case studies. Assessment – This unit is an internally assessed assignment.
  • Unit 3 – Applying the Law: Learners examine the law related to specific crimes, including homicide and offences against property. They will explore the police procedures for dealing with such offences. Assessment – This unit is assessed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given a case study two weeks before a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. The supervised assessment period is one session of 2 hours. During the supervised assessment period, learners will be given a set task that will assess their ability to explain, analyse and evaluate aspects of criminal law by applying the law to a scenario.
  • Unit 4 – Family Law: Learners will explore how the law can be applied to a number of different familial situations including marriage and civil partnership as well as separation and agreements involving children. Assessment – This unit is an internally assessed assignment.