Law A Level

Applications Open - 20 November 2025 at 8am

Applications Close - 6 February 2026 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2 which closes on the 22nd May).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

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Level 3 - Enter your choices in order of preference for Level 3 courses. Students need to select the equivalent of 3 courses (Triple counts as 3), with 2 reserve options if selecting Level 3 courses. Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Once we close to applicants on the 6 February the options selected will be reviewed and if required we will be in contact.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, finance or fitness. However, please look up all entry requirements for individual subjects as some subjects require specific subjects and grades.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects and 2 reserve subjects by placing them in a ranked order/ or a Pathway. Once applications close we will review all subjects requested and may be in contact at this time to discuss your chosen subjects further.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

Studying Law gives students an understanding of the role of Law in today's society and raises their awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals. By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, students also develop their analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. All these skills are highly sought after by universities and employers.

This course provides grounding in the main principles of English Law and its development. It enables students to develop knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the structure, personnel and functions of the English Legal System, Criminal Law, the Law of Tort and Contract Law.

This course gives excellent preparation for those students wishing to progress to degree level study. The course encourages candidates to develop the skills necessary to analyse and solve problems by applying legal rules and to develop the ability to communicate legal arguments and conclusions clearly and succinctly. You will learn to communicate effectively and to a high standard using appropriate terminology and applying legal rules and theories.

Extra-curricular activities such as visits to the Houses of Parliament as well as professional visits from barristers and local Magistrates. We also take part in the National Bar Mock Trial Competition each year which gives students to compete against other schools at Maidstone Crown Court in a moot case.

Criminal Law - Students will gain an appreciation of the principles underlying the English Legal System. Students will gain a sound understanding of the key areas of criminal law, including non-fatal offences against the person, the fatal offences of murder and manslaughter and the property offences of theft and robbery.

Tort Law - Students will gain an understanding of the key principles of Tort including negligence, occupiers’ liability and nuisance.

Contract Law - Students will gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of contract law including the formation of a contract, the terms of a contract, breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract.

English Legal Systems – This is taught throughout the course as it provides students with an understanding of the foundations of the English legal system, including exploring the role of lay people and legal personnel, how sentencing works, statutory interpretation and delegated legislation.

2 Year Course - Normally 5 GCSE grades in the range of 9-4, including Mathematics and English (Minimum Grade 4) and English or a Humanities subject (minimum Grade 5).

You could take this course with other Advanced level courses to prepare for higher education in areas of law, business studies, politics and more general higher education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to law such as a Lawyer, Solicitor or Barrister. The course will also help you develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many other employers across lots of industries are looking for.