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GCSE Law

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Summary

Price
£399 inc VAT
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

In this GCSE Law course you will learn the fundamentals of British law and see how it is developed in our present-day system.

You will learn about the different arms of the court system and the processes involved in applying the law in the UK, exploring the many career opportunities offered.

You will also study the law in action, both in civil and criminal law. You will also study family law, which is playing an increasingly important role.

The GCSE Law course has been designed to give you more than just a factual study of the law, and will help you see it as a process which changes in response to the changing needs of society.

Even if you aren't planning a legal career, GCSE Law covers subjects like employment and contract law that affect almost everyone. Passing GCSE Law also shows you can deal with complex topics and present information and arguments clearly.

Description

 

Unit 1 - The English Legal System

Introduction to Law

  • Meaning and definition of law
  • Classifications of law: (Public and Private; Civil and Criminal)

Courts and Processes

  • Hierarchy of the Courts
  • The Magistrates' Court
  • The Crown Court
  • The County Court

People in the Law

  • Juries
  • Lay Magistrates
  • Solicitors and Barristers
  • Judges

Sources of English Law

  • The making and importance of Acts of Parliament
  • Case Law and Precedent
  • Relationship between the different sources of law
Unit 2: Law in Action

The Law of Tort

  • Introduction to Tort
  • Negligence
  • Trespass
  • Nuisance
  • General Defences in Tort
  • Remedies in Tort

Criminal Law

  • Introduction to Criminal Law
  • Fatal Offences
  • Non-fatal Offences
  • Property Offences
  • General Defences

Family Law

  • Marriage
  • Divorce
  • Succession

Who is this course for?

A GCSE in Law will give you vital skills that can lead onto A Level and further studies in law, eventually leading to a career in one of the varied arms of the law or associated fields. If you are looking for employment or to progress within employment, your GCSE Law will demonstrate to employers that you have the ability to commit to learning, and have acquired good reasoning and analytical skills.

This course will prepare you to sit the GCSE Law exam.

Requirements

You don't need any previous experience or qualifications to enrol in our GCSE Law course.

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