LO1 Explain the basic nature of the legal system

Assessment criteria (please do not use this as questions, try to follow the tasks)

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Explain the basic nature of the legal system

LO1 & 2 D1 Provide a coherent and critical evaluation of the legal system and law, with evidence drawn from a range of different relevant examples to support judgements.

P1 Explain the different sources of law.

P2 Explain the role of government in law making and how statutory and common law is applied in the justice courts.

M1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system in terms of recent reforms and developments.

LO2 Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business

P3 Using specific examples illustrate how company, employment and contract law has a potential impact upon business.

M2 Differentiate between legislation, regulations and standards to analyse potential impacts upon business.

LO3 Examine the formation of different types of business organisations.

LO3 D2 Critically review and evaluate types of business organisations.

P4 Explore how different types of business organisations are legally formed.

P5 Explain how business organisations are managed and funded.

M3 Assess the advantages and disadvantages of the formation of different types of business organisations.

LO4 Recommend appropriate legal solutions to resolve areas of dispute

L04 D3 Evaluate the effectiveness of legal solutions, legal advice and support for dispute resolution.

P6 Recommend legal solutions for resolving a range of disputes using examples to demonstrate how a party might obtain legal advice and support.

M4 Compare and contrast different sources of legal advice and support for dispute resolution