A LEVEL LAW

The International Advanced Law qualification consists of a linear structure with two main sections - Underlying Principles of Law and the English Legal System and The Law in Action. The qualification is available in International Advanced Level (IAL) award only.

Students will learn to:

• Develop a sound understanding of the nature of law and appreciate the role of law in society
• Understand the importance of legal institutions and their relationship to other institutions in society
• Understand the various branches of law in order to give a fuller picture of the role of law
• Develop knowledge of the sources of law, in particular statutes and cases, and of how these are applied to the determination of disputes
• Develop an analytical and critical approach to the application of legal principles
• Understand the appropriateness of dealing with certain aspects of behaviour within the law.