This week’s topics
Applying Introduction to Law and Practice in practice: case studies
- Case analysis
- Linking theory to practice
- Evaluating evidence
- Negligence Exam Question - Applying the law to a crash scenario
- What threatens the rule of law today?
What you will be able to do
- 2.4 Analyse the different stages involved in creating an Act.
- 3.1 Compare the different types of civil courts.
- 3.4 Analyse the work that civil courts undertake.
- 3.5 Analyse the work that criminal courts undertake.
- 4.5 Analyse the ethical responsibilities of the legal profession.
Activity
Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.
Study materials
Videos
- Negligence Exam Question - Applying the law to a crash scenario · YouTube · The Law Teacher · 11 min · for registered students
- What threatens the rule of law today? · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students
Further resources
- Find Case Law: search tips (The National Archives) · Reading · Other, guidance · for registered students
- Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Directions · Reading · GOV.UK, legislation · for registered students
- Guide on Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights – Right to a fair trial (criminal limb) (updated 28 February 2026) · Reading · Coe, guidance; 140 pages · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.
