A Level – Law

To complement their studies at Runshaw, students are offered numerous opportunities to develop their understanding and knowledge of law. Our annual London residential includes visits to the House of Parliament, Royal Courts of Justice, the famous Old Bailey, Lincolns Inn, and the London Dungeons! Furthermore, students can join the optional weekly Law Academy to improve legal skills, act as an advocate, mentor school pupils and take part in competitions; all opportunities that enhance their CV, including Mini-Vac schemes and work experience with local firms of solicitors. If students wish, they can try their hand as a barrister or witness in the National Bar Mock Trial Competition and the College’s Moot Competition. They can also join the noncompetitive, student run Mock Trial Club.

Course Highlights:

Law Academy, use of facilities such as our Law Courtroom, Oxbridge support and preparation classes

Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

100% written examination across three papers at the end of Year Two.

Implicit in the course is the development of research and communication skills along with problem solving. Many of our students go on to study Law or Law related degrees such as Criminology at university. However other careers such as the police, accounting, probation service, forensic science, legal executives, paralegals and management are a natural progression too.

For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.