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Law

An excellent introduction for students who want to read law at university or start a legal apprenticeship.

Why study this course

  • You would like to know more about the main principles of English law and their development
  • You would like to develop an understanding of legal method and reasoning
  • You would like to know more about the techniques of logical thinking, and the skills necessary to analyse and solve problems by applying legal rules
  • You are interested in developing a critical awareness of the changing nature of law in society
  • You want to develop a range of transferable skills including: analysis, attention to detail, logical thinking, research, essay writing and the ability to produce a balanced argument

Why Parrs Wood?

Lessons are taught through the use of booklets, which have been developed to give you the best possible resource to prepare for your exams and make the legal rule accessible to everyone. Almost every lesson there will be opportunity to practice exam questions to make sure you know exactly how to achieve the best grade possible. We have lots of exciting opportunities for guest speakers such as those with careers within law. We will attend a trip to the Crown Courts in Manchester. We have lots of connections with people within the legal profession, should you want to gain work experience, feedback for your applications for university / apprenticeships. There is also the option to have a member of the sector practice mock interviews with you.

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Address

Please direct all queries in the first instance to Mrs S. Warburton, Headteacher’s PA

Parrs Wood High School and Sixth Form College, Wilmslow Road, East Didsbury, Manchester, M20 5PG

During the school day our onsite car park is out of bounds to general visitors, please use the Parrs Wood Complex car park adjacent to the school, for all disabled badge holder parking please follow the signs as you drive into the car park, there are parking bays located at the front of the school and also at the rear of our sports centre.

Contact Us

If you are reporting a student absence you MUST phone the Sixth Form.

  • Sixth Form
  • Phone: 0161 446 8648
  • Email: sixthform@pwhs.co.uk

Headteacher

  • Mr M. McElwee

Head of Sixth Form

  • Mr A. Langford

Trust Information

Greater Manchester Education Trust. Registered address: Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 08913502)

EST. 1 SEP 2022

Chief Executive Officer: Mr D. Owen

Chief Finance and Operations Officer: Mrs L. Staunton

Any correspondence or communication relating to Greater Manchester Education Trust should be made to:

Mr D. Owen, Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Wilbraham Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8GW

www.gmetrust.org

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