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Law
Why choose this subject?
Law is the single golden thread that runs throughout society. Regardless of social standing, job title, relationship status, skin colour, qualifications or otherwise, it is the Rule of Law that unites us. We are all bound by the same laws, the common rules that govern all actions from our births to our deaths. Who are our parents, legally? When are we adults? What can we do as young people, compared to what can we do as adults? What is permissible, and what attracts sanctions? How can we enter a contract? Who are we able to marry? What happens upon our death? All of these are questions answered by the law. Law provides a fundamental grounding for every British citizen, an understanding of why the country is run the way it is and how the state affects our day-to-day lives - and how and when it attempts to avoid this.
What will you study?
Students will study 4 units across two years. The three units which will be on the specification regardless of option choices are:
- The nature of law and the English legal system
- Criminal law
- Tort
In addition, there is an optional unit. At present, we will be studying the law of human rights.
How is this course assessed?
Three exam papers at the end of year 13, skills interlaced with knowledge.
Assessment is via written exam.
Law Curriculum Intent
Law at Immanuel College aims to provide a broad understanding of key legal concepts and their application in the context of the BTEC Applied Law syllabus whilst building independent research skills, developing academic reading, and writing. Its purpose is to prepare students for the next stage in their education and their lives, ensuring they are able to become active and informed citizens1. This will allow them to have positive choices and to embrace life as they grow and develop.
The law curriculum aims to support Immanuel College’s Christian vision of perseverance, character and hope, and promoting British values by:
- Promoting the rule of law through an understanding of an operation of the English and Welsh legal system, the British constitution and how it is upheld both in theory and practice.
- Fostering an awareness of the breadth of the law and its application in a range of situations in both the criminal and civil spheres.
- Developing students’ independent thought and judgement by providing information in a range of academic fashions, including leading judgements, academic articles and the application of the law to a variety of scenarios, both real-life and contrived.
- Develop analytical skills and evaluative skills through application and analysis of the existing law and proposals for reform.
- Develop skills of communication through extended writing and in-class opportunities to develop oral communication through encouraging precise and accurate language to express complex and detailed legal principles and their application to different situations.
- Students are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves, both in application of the law, but also in exploring moral and spiritual issues surrounding how the law is made and how it can be applied, by approaching where unfairness may lie and develop an understanding of issues facing the law2. This is done through encouraging extra-curricular reading beyond the specification.
- Developing a world class curriculum that opens up horizons of hope and aspirations. Teaching is used to encourage confidence once students progress to university or work, aiming to increase social mobility.
The overall aim is for excellence in education and outstanding outcomes for students who can achieve their fullest potential4
1 Mark 10:45 – Jesus said, ‘For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.’
2 Psalm 24:1– ‘The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it’
3 Philippians 4:8 – ‘whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.’
4 John 10:10 – Jesus said, ‘I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly.’
What next?
The perfect course for students looking at university to study either law or one of the humanities. Also ideal for students looking at policing, and those who are just interested in how the world works.
