Law

A Level Law explores the English legal system and includes a study of the criminal and civil courts, as well as the role Parliament plays in creating law. It also includes a focus on morality and justice in the legal system. Modules include law-making, contract law, the roles within the legal system and criminal law. This is an area of study new to most students, so no previous knowledge is necessary.

Law outside of the classroom

You will have an opportunity to join Woking College Law Society and take part in a mock trial, competing against other schools and colleges nationally. 

External trips include:

Parliament and Supreme Court

Every year, our students have the unique opportunity to visit two of the most significant institutions in the UK: the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court. This trip provides students with an invaluable insight into the workings of the UK’s political and judicial systems, enhancing their understanding of government, law, and democracy.

Garden Court Chambers

Students have the opportunity to take part in a visit to a Barristers’ Chambers to receive an insight into the different careers in law through talks given by guest speakers, including MET Police Detectives, CPS lawyers, civil and criminal barristers, and barrister clerks.

Witness for the Prosecution 

Each year, our Year 12 Law students visit London’s historic County Hall to watch Witness for the Prosecution. This immersive courtroom drama brings legal procedures to life, giving students a unique opportunity to experience advocacy, witness evidence, and jury decision making in action while deepening their understanding of the criminal justice system.

What topics will I study?

Component 1 – Examination: The English Legal System and Criminal Law (2 hours – 33.3%)

• Section A: The Legal System
• Section B: Criminal Law

Component 2 – Examination: Law Making and the Law of Tort (2 hours – 33.3%)

• Section A: Law Making
• Section B: The Law of Tort

Component 3 – Examination: The nature of law and the law of contract (2 hours – 33.3%)

• Section A: The nature of law
• Section B: The law of contract

What skills will I develop?

• You will become a critical consumer of information and learn how to express your point of view in a clear and concise manner. 
• You will improve your debating skills and develop the capacity to support a point of view with reference to evidence. 
• Later units will allow you to develop independent legal research skills, including use of legal databases, journals and case material. 
• Study skills and exam preparation will also be addressed. 

Where does the course lead?

Whether you intend to pursue a career in law or have a passing interest, the pervasiveness of law means that it is a highly valued area of education for all careers.  The discipline and approach developed during the study of law will prepare you for a large variety of occupations.  These might include finance, commerce, journalism, politics, civil service, local government, business management, academia and of course, the law.