Law - AS/A2

This course provides an excellent introduction to the study of Law. Students find the material covered on the course interesting, challenging and relevant. It is designed to assist you in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in AS/A Level Law and to prepare you for entrance to university.

The course covers a wide range of legal topics and issues including crime, the courts, sentencing and asks such questions as, what is the difference between a solicitor and a barrister, where do judges come from and what is justice? In the past there have been visits to London for Law conferences, to view Parliament and sit in the public Galleries of the ‘Old Bailey’. There are also visits to the local Magistrates courts in Ashton and the Crown Court in Manchester.