SUBJECT

Law

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For September 2026

What are lessons like in this subject?

Throughout the course, there is a variety of different teaching methods used to support learners’ knowledge and understanding. The lessons concentrate on varied retrieval techniques and group activities. The subject is taught using legal case law and students use this knowledge to apply to scenario-based activities. Due to the nature of the subject, discussions and debates occur often. Learning is continued outside the classroom by regular visits to the local courts. Furthermore, we organise guest speakers including members of the legal profession and the National Crime Agency.

What will I study?

English legal system: Criminal courts and lay people, legal profession, civil courts and funding.
Criminal law: General elements, non-fatal offences, fatal offences, property offences, mental capacity defences and general defences.
Law making: Legislation and delegated legislation, law reform, European law, judicial precedent and statutory interpretation.
Tort law: Negligence, vicarious liability, occupier’s liability, torts connected to land and defences and remedies.
Nature of law: Justice, society and morality.
Human rights: Human rights act, articles under the European convention of human rights, enforcement and protection of human rights.
100% exam based.
3 exams at the end of 2 years.
Exam Board: OCR.

What our
students
say

I enjoy Law as it has helped me to develop my critical thinking skills by learning how laws are made, interpreted, and applied in real situations. It has helped me to argue logically, evaluate evidence, and communicate clearly. These are skills that are valuable in many careers, not just law. I also really enjoy being able to express my opinion on laws when writing an essay question. This subject has helped me to understand how the justice system works, making it both intellectually interesting and highly relevant to everyday life.

Evie-Grace Firth - Outwood Academy Hemsworth