OCR L3 A Level in Law

COURSE OVERVIEW

The qualification is designed to develop knowledge and skills for the further study of law, and related subjects, such as business. The course will enable learners to know and understand the changing nature of law and the interaction between law, society, morals and justice. Topics studied include: The legal system • How cases progress through the • civil and criminal courts and the role of different people in those courts. • Funding legal help and alternative ways to get legal help. Criminal law • The elements of a criminal offence • Fatal offences -; murder and manslaughter • Non-fatal offences -; different kinds of criminal assault • Offences against property -; • theft, burglary and robbery • Defences including insanity, self-defence, intoxication • Criminal attempts Law making • Law making by Parliament, Europe and delegated legislation • Law making by the courts (judicial precedent) • The rules of statutory interpretation • Law reform bodies The law of tort • The rules of negligence and occupier’;s liability • Public and private nuisance • Defences including consent and contributory negligence • Calculation of damages and injunctions The nature of law • The difference between laws and other rules • Law and morality -; the enforcement of moral values • The role of law in society and as a social control mechanism The law of contract • Making contracts -; offer and acceptance and consideration • The different kinds of term in a contract • Misrepresentation and economic • duress • How a contract comes to an end • The Consumer Protection Act 2015 Students will experience a range of teaching activities on the course from class discussion to small group work. They will analyse materials and prepare answers to scenario questions. Practical activities include mooting in the second year of the course. Subject support is available to all students.