Language, Power, and Identity · Spring Term

Language and the Law

Investigating the specialized language of legal discourse and its implications for justice.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how legal jargon creates barriers to understanding for non-specialists.
  2. Evaluate the importance of precise language in legal documents and courtroom proceedings.
  3. Explain how linguistic ambiguity can lead to misinterpretations in legal contexts.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: English Language - Language and the LawA-Level: English Language - Specialized Discourse
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: Language, Power, and Identity
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

Mock Trial

Courtroom simulation with roles

45–60 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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