GCSE Law Course Structure and Teaching Approach

Course Structure

The GCSE Law course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the legal system, key legal principles, and their application in real-life contexts. The course covers the following key areas:

1. Topics Covered

• Introduction to the Legal System (15 hours)
  • Sources of Law: Legislation, Common Law, European Union Law, and International Law.
  • Types of Laws: Civil vs. Criminal.
  • Structure of Courts: Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, and the appeals process.
• Criminal Law (20 hours)
  • Key Concepts: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Strict Liability.
  • Criminal Offenses: Theft, Assault, and Homicide.
  • Defenses: Self-Defense, Intoxication, Insanity.
• Civil Law (20 hours)
  • Contract Law: Offer, Acceptance, and Breach.
  • Tort Law: Negligence, Duty of Care, and Occupiers’ Liability.
  • Consumer Rights.
• Law and Society (10 hours)
  • The Role of Law in Society.
  • Human Rights and Equality.
  • Law Reform and Future Trends.
• Skills Development (10 hours)
  • Legal Research and Case Analysis.
  • Exam Strategies: Answering Multiple-Choice and Long-Answer Questions.

Teaching Approach

• Interactive Lectures: Each topic is introduced with an interactive lecture using real-world examples to make the concepts relatable and engaging.
• Case Studies: Real and hypothetical case studies are used to explore legal principles and encourage critical thinking.
• Mock Trials and Role Plays: Students will participate in mock trials to understand courtroom procedures and the roles of various legal professionals.
• Regular Assessments: Weekly quizzes, mid-course and end-of-course mock exams for exam practice.
• Personalized Feedback: Detailed feedback on assignments and tests to help students improve.
• Resources Provided: Comprehensive notes, past papers, videos, and additional reading materials for independent study.

Completion Time

The course is structured to be completed in 75-80 hours, depending on the pace of the student group.

• Weekly Schedule: 2-3 hours per week (approximately 6-8 months).
• Intensive Option: 4-5 hours per week (approximately 4 months).

Options Available

• Trial Classes: A free or discounted trial session to introduce students to the course.
• Flexible Payment Plans: Pay-as-you-go (weekly or monthly), Full-course upfront payment discount of 5-10%.
• Online Learning Option: Discounted fees for online-only classes to accommodate remote students.