AQA A-Level Law
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Course 7162
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57 study areas
Legal skills1 topic
The nature of law and the English legal system15 topics
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Nature of law2 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Nature of law: law and society3 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Nature of law: law and morality3 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Nature of law: law and justice2 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - The rule of law3 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Law making: parliamentary law making5 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Law making: delegated legislation4 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Law making: statutory interpretation4 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Law making: judicial precedent5 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Law making: law reform2 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - Law making: the European Union3 objectives
- The nature of law and the English legal system - The legal system: the civil courts and other forms of dispute resolution2 objectives
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Criminal law9 topics
- Criminal law - The rules of criminal law1 objective
- Criminal law - Theory in criminal law3 objectives
- Criminal law - General elements of liability4 objectives
- Criminal law - Fatal offences against the person3 objectives
- Criminal law - Non-fatal offences against the person2 objectives
- Criminal law - Property offences2 objectives
- Criminal law - Preliminary offence1 objective
- Criminal law - Defences: Capacity defences3 objectives
- Criminal law - Defences: Necessity defences3 objectives
Tort9 topics
- Tort - The rules of tort law1 objective
- Tort - Theory of tort law5 objectives
- Tort - Liability in negligence for physical injury to people and damage to property3 objectives
- Tort - Liability in negligence for economic loss and psychiatric injury2 objectives
- Tort - Occupiers' liability2 objectives
- Tort - Nuisance and the escape of dangerous things2 objectives
- Tort - Vicarious liability3 objectives
- Tort - Defences3 objectives
- Tort - Remedies2 objectives
Paper 3 substantive law options23 topics
- Law of contract - The rules of contract law1 objective
- Law of contract - Theory of contract law5 objectives
- Law of contract - Essential requirements of contract3 objectives
- Law of contract - Contract terms: general2 objectives
- Law of contract - Contract terms: specific terms implied by statute law in relation to consumer contracts4 objectives
- Law of contract - Contract terms: exclusion clauses3 objectives
- Law of contract - Vitiating factors2 objectives
- Law of contract - Discharge of a contract3 objectives
- Law of contract - Remedies3 objectives
- Human Rights - Rules in Human Rights law1 objective
- Human Rights - Theory in Human Rights3 objectives
- Human Rights - Human Rights in international law3 objectives
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Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
A*/Grade 9
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
AQA
State
1 mark
Give a single fact or term
Identify
1 mark
Name, select, or recognise
Outline
2 marks
Set out main features briefly
Describe
2-4 marks
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Explain
3-6 marks
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
Compare
2-4 marks
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Analyse
6-9 marks
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Evaluate
6-12 marks
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Assess
6-12 marks
Make judgments about importance with justification
Calculate
2-4 marks
Show formula→substitution→calculation→answer with units
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