Key Stage 5
Assessment is based on three external examinations in year 13.
Component 1: The legal system and criminal law (33.3%)
Introduces learners to the legal system and to the concept of liability through an introduction to criminal law. This component is split into two sections:
Section A: The legal system
Section B: Criminal law
Component 2: Law making and the law of tort (33.3%)
Introduces learners to law making and also to the concept of liability through an introduction to the law of tort. This component is split into two sections:
Section A: Law making
Section B: the law of tort.
Component 3: Further Law (33.3%)
Will enable learners to extend their study of law. They will explore and consider in more detail the nature of law. It will also develop their legal knowledge through the study of the law of contract. This component is split into two sections:
Section A: The nature of law
Section B: Human rights law or the law of contract
