Curriculum Intent
“People are not supposed to be at the mercy of law, law is supposed to be at the mercy of people.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Solo Standing on Guard: Life Before Law
At HCCAT, the study of A-level Law aims to provide students with an understanding of the English legal system and substantial law within the areas of criminal law, tort law and contract law. In striving to reach this understanding, students develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which assist them in higher education, in the workplace and in everyday life. This is because the study of A-level Law encourages our students to think independently, as well as develop their organisational and problem-solving skills.
They are required to write clearly, concisely and in a logical manner. They interpret legislation and read case law. They learn how to identify legal issues and apply the relevant law to real-life scenarios. They gain critical evaluation skills to ensure that they can confidently express views which are supported with evidence, encouraging them to reflect on the issues that challenge society today.
The A-level Law course is interesting and worthwhile: at this College we teach in ways that stimulate and maintain student interest throughout the whole course of study and, although they may not go on to study Law at University, we find students do go into careers where their maturity and independence is valued and rewarded. Students who do go on to study Law at undergraduate level are more adequately prepared, with the confidence to use these skills in further studies, in particular when approaching some of the core compulsory topics studied in their first year at university.