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#Introduction to Law for 13-15 year olds

Overview

Academic Content

The focus of the Introduction to Law course rests on assessing and evaluating the role of law in society, interlinking the core theoretical values behind the formation of the law with the philosophical and ethical principles that underlie the way the law operates in modern society, before addressing specific issues of case law and problem scenarios.

Students will be introduced to the key tenets of multiple disciplines in the field of law, including jurisprudence, constitutional law, criminal law, the law of torts and other areas besides. They will also explore what skills and tasks are required of multiple professions involved in the law, in order to assess whether they would be suited to such a future career. The course promotes an interactive and engaging approach to the understanding of law, using classroom debates, group tasks, and roleplay exercises to engage students with the examination of society through all aspects of the legal landscape. Students also have the chance to participate in a mock trial to simulate the experience of a barrister’s work in court.

The Introduction to Law course will cover a wide range of theory and concepts, including:

• the interrelation of a society s values and the laws which it supports, including social, political, economic, and environmental factors;
• the core principles to the formation of laws, legislature and legal systems;
• the application and interpretation of law in the courtroom;
• the application of morality and philosophy to criminal law;
• the progression of international law and its scope in the modern world;
• the importance of contracts, contract and tort law to the daily interactions of citizens in a society and the world of commerce;
• the role of the law in the family unit, including issues such as divorce, custody rights, and medical treatment;
• the rise of the Internet and the evolution of its use and regulation.

Learning Objectives

This course aims to:

• introduce students to the building blocks of law and legal systems;
• give students a head start on the road to law school and a legal career;
• development communication and public speaking skills through a variety of discussion, presentation, and debating exercises;
• give students a taste of life at law school.