The Legal System in England

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand careers within the legal profession.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the roles of three different legal professionals.

    Indicative Content

    For example, this could include barristers, solicitors, legal executives, judges.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the training required to enter one of these professions.

2.

Know how English law is developed through the system of judicial precedent.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain how English law is developed through the system of judicial precedent

  • 2.2.

    Evaluate the powers of the criminal and civil courts to create law through precedent.

3.

Be able to explore how judicial precedent can lead to controversial decisions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse an area of controversy in relation to a recent case decided by precedent.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate how members of society may be affected by this area of controversy.