A-Level Law (AQA 7162A)

Course Overview

Whether you want to be a leading barrister, a human-rights campaigner, or just want to know how the justice system works, Law A-level could be subject for you! 

In law we study the English legal system and three areas of law: criminal law, tort law, and contract. You don’t need any specific GCSEs, and law works well with any other combination of A-level subjects.

In criminal law we study murder, manslaughter, and other offences against the person, as well as theft. Tort law helps us understand if we can sue someone if we’re hurt due to someone else’s negligence, or if they are causing a nuisance. Contract law is the legal underpinning of our civilised society; if we couldn’t make binding promises to each other life as we know it would fall apart!

We also study legal philosophy, asking deep questions about justice, fairness, and morality. We will run a trip to Parliament and the Supreme Court in London, to see where our laws are made and ruled upon.

You will study:

  • The nature of law and the English legal system
  • Criminal law
  • Tort
  • Law of contract
  • Human Rights

 “The visit to the Old Bailey in particular inspired me to study law at university and to pursue a career as a solicitor.”

St Ivo Student

Course Code: 7162A

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and mathematics

Exam Board: AQA

Assessment

The course is 100% examined; our lessons are full of real-life cases and lively discussions! 

100% Exam: across 3 papers.

Choosing your post-16 options is an important decision, and St Ivo Academy Sixth Form is here to guide you. Applications are welcome from students in St Ives and beyond via the MyChoice16 platform.

Step-by-step application process

  1. Log in to your MyChoice16 account.
  2. Select ‘My Applications’. To start a new application, click ‘Start a new Application’; to continue an existing one, click ‘Continue’ next to your application.
  3. Complete all sections of your Profile Template if this is your first application. For additional applications, only ‘Course Choices’ needs to be completed.
  4. Qualifications will be uploaded by the school—this section can be skipped. Your form tutor will add a reference.
  5. Complete any remaining fields or checkboxes. Click ‘Send Application’ to submit.
  6. Your application status will update (eg. Sent, Schools Hold). The school will review your application to ensure it meets the requirements, and you may be asked to discuss it with a teacher.
  7. Monitor your application regularly and respond promptly to any notifications.
  8. All applicants will be invited to an interview before a provisional offer is made.

 

Legal Professions

  • Solicitor / Barrister (with further study)
  • Legal Executive / Paralegal
  • Judge’s Clerk / Court Support Roles

Business & Public Sector

  • Civil Service / Policy Advisor
  • Human Resources
  • Compliance Officer
  • Business or Management Roles

Other Related Careers

  • Police or Probation Officer
  • Journalist / Legal Correspondent
  • Teacher / Lecturer in Law

James Lake – James.Lake@astreastivo.org

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