Match chosen A-Level subjects with career goals
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly known as the A-Level, is the secondary school qualification taken by many students in England and Wales (Scotland has a separate system). Most students studying at this level plan to go on to university, though the A-Level will be recognized by many employers as indicating a good standard of general education.
Instructions
Research
1. Be prepared for hard work.
Do your research, speaking to your careers advice department at school, or Connexions, if aged between 13 and 19. Ensure you have passed 5 GCSE (General Certificate in Secondary Education) subjects, at grades A to C. Decide whether you want to stay at school, go to Sixth Form College, or College of Further Education. Think about your future career aspirations and do some research into university entrance requirements.
2. Find out if there are any specific course entry requirements for your chosen educational establishment, as some may insist on at least a grade B in some GCSE subjects. If you are a mature student, ask advice from an admissions tutor at your local further education college. Ask about the subjects which will be covered during the A-Level Course. Find out about the assessment methods, which will include some examinations.
3. Enquire about textbooks, and whether it might be possible to buy some secondhand. You are likely to study: The English legal system, contract law, criminal law, and the law of tort. Set yourself a timetable of study. Attend classes, lectures and seminars. Complete all coursework and examination preparation. Complete examinations. Think about how you are going to use your A-Level in law, and whether you want to become a lawyer, or use the discipline of studying law in another field.
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